Recent content by pothole

I have lived in my house for over 30 years the other day a new dual economy7 meter was fitted, within 3 days the main ceramic fuse coming into the property before the meter blew, that has never happened before. The meter guy came out said the meter was OK but the fuse wire in the ceramic fuse...

The loft is well insulated and the fire is the Cadiz oil free with climate control so you can see the temp to set. Heats rooms quick and runs at 3kw on start up then knocks down to 1.5kw when it reaches a degree below what it's set at so only runs at 1.5kw, it was only the initial startup that...

I have just bought 3 Dimplex Cadiz fires to use in the bedrooms they are rated at 3KW each, I am worried after looking on the web, that my 30amp ring main will not be safe when all are switched on.

Thanks all for the advice I have been on economy 7 for years now so that part is sorted just need to look further at a new consumer unit and cost it up. pothole

Hi been hanging around here for a while picking up all the good advice and tips and finally joined so I could post my question to the forum regarding storage heaters and electric radiators. Quick description of my house wiring old type fuse box four fuses one feeds radial to lounge two double...