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Hi Having issues with shower pump and water pressure after plumber changed the economy 7 immersion heater element. He apparently had an issue draining the tank and when he removed the heater element the tank wasn't fully drained and water gushed out (I'm assuming it hit the shower pump)...

Hi Pete, I know it's been a while since you posted this but have found a solution? Got the same pump and having issues with it too.

Thanks bernardgreen, I'll let the electrician know just in case.

Ideally no, but space is at a premium and the current location prevents us installing built ins in the bedroom. A plain coloured CU wouldn't be too obvious in the location we've chosen.

The quotes from the electricians for the works (more than just moving the CU) have ranged from £900 to £3500 so I thought it prudent to get an understanding of exactly what I need to enable a fair evaluation between the quotes. He/she may be able to get it for cheaper than me but I've heard...

Don't quite know what you're getting at? The chamber below the board is where the cable enters the consumer unit. This will be just poked through the wall to the other side then the holes plastered.

Thanks sparkwright. I had a look at the website and saw the replacement covers so that's definitely on the short list. I heard of Mk Sentry units as well. Do you know if they are the same quality as Hager?

Hi I'm looking to move my consumer unit from the bedroom to hallway (this shares the same internal wall). As it's an old consumer unit I'm looking to replace it with a new version. I have a small 2 bedroom flat, purpose built 15-20 years ago with economy 7 electrical supply. I have 2...