Recent content by PaulS

Guys, just found a crusty old tag stuck to the side of the meter that states that it is connected to a PME system. I guess this means the MK split load box would be okay. Incidentally the reason for using a seperate CU for the heaters is because they are connected to the white meter...

Okay, tracked the earth cable to a black box where the overhead cable enters the system. The black box has the service fuse and the only other info on it is: AEI Series 5, 80/100A Type IIb, is this an ELCB?

Whats even scarier is that about 3 electricians have been in and done work to the system over the last 10 years. I'm off to the meter to track the earth cable :shock: I was planning of putting in a small 5 way CU to replace a couple of ancient fuse boxes for the Storage heaters, will this...

I'm assuming with the TT supply its necessary to ensure that there is is an earth electrode fitted from the consumer unit to the ground?

Okay, I've found out about the TT system. Since we have and overhead power line entering the house and only two wires are entering the house its a TT system. So this will affect the components that can be used in the consumer unit? Your help is appreciated.

Cheers for the advice guys. The garage is attached to the house, so the light is on the lighting circuit. I'm unsure what you mean by TT supply?

Hi, Just looking for a bit of advice on consumer units. I've been replacing the old wiring (pre 1960)from my mums house and at trying to select the best consumer unit to replace the old fusebox. It will have the following connections 1) Kitchen Ring 2) Living room/bedroom ring 3)...