Think i'm addicted to this forum!! 
Truth is that I've found it very helpful in conjunction with my current studies.
I have a few rented properties, all in need of modernisation! One of them consists of this fuseboard, I considered it wise to open up the panel today to have a look to see what lies beneath! And wey hey, cob web heaven!!
I think a new CU is called for, wouldn't you?
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u190/dynomo/Electrics/DSC00012.jpg
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u190/dynomo/Electrics/DSC00011.jpg
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u190/dynomo/Electrics/DSC00010.jpg
Which CU would be adequate and what rating would it have to be??
The existing fuse unit has 2 x 30A fuses for the downstairs and upstairs sockets, and 1 X 5A for the entire lighting. The 5A on the left is spare and is unfused. The house has no immersion heaters or power showers etc etc, its a simple 3 bedroom property with nothing fancy attached. There is a combined heavy load on the downstairs 30A fuse I know, all appliances (washing machine, dishwasher etc) seem to be attached to it.
I was thinking of something like this, as BnQ are selling it along with 10 socket outlets for £70, plus I have it in my house and it seems adequate for the job as I live in a 3 storey house!!
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Images/Products/size_3/WYNHRS12SLX.JPG
What do the professionals say?
Truth is that I've found it very helpful in conjunction with my current studies.
I have a few rented properties, all in need of modernisation! One of them consists of this fuseboard, I considered it wise to open up the panel today to have a look to see what lies beneath! And wey hey, cob web heaven!!
I think a new CU is called for, wouldn't you?
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u190/dynomo/Electrics/DSC00012.jpg
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u190/dynomo/Electrics/DSC00011.jpg
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u190/dynomo/Electrics/DSC00010.jpg
Which CU would be adequate and what rating would it have to be??
The existing fuse unit has 2 x 30A fuses for the downstairs and upstairs sockets, and 1 X 5A for the entire lighting. The 5A on the left is spare and is unfused. The house has no immersion heaters or power showers etc etc, its a simple 3 bedroom property with nothing fancy attached. There is a combined heavy load on the downstairs 30A fuse I know, all appliances (washing machine, dishwasher etc) seem to be attached to it.
I was thinking of something like this, as BnQ are selling it along with 10 socket outlets for £70, plus I have it in my house and it seems adequate for the job as I live in a 3 storey house!!
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Images/Products/size_3/WYNHRS12SLX.JPG
What do the professionals say?
