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  1. ChloeRadshaw1

    Combi Boiler Straight Swap

    I know of programme managers who run multi million dollar projects working through limited companies who dont get 840 a day They also need accountants, regs, and so on
  2. ChloeRadshaw1

    Combi Boiler Straight Swap

    Its my turn to complain about london gas fitters ! I have a Main boiler installed in 2007 and its not worth repairing so I want to get it replaced. I have had these replaced in the past at my parents flat and it took one person one day for a quick flush through and installing new combi and...
  3. ChloeRadshaw1

    Painting Hardie Backer Board Instead Of Tiling

    I know that hardie backer board is preferred for plasterboard installation - I have a stud wall that has fallen off and the plasterboard has all crumbled so I will need to get that replaced - I thought about screwing in some hardie board after I have removed the old plasterboard but I wanted to...
  4. ChloeRadshaw1

    Additional meter installation distribution board

    that’s true but remember that the landlord metering system is prepay which means there won’t be any bills after they leave. It’s pay as you go. Even if there were bills it would be for the tenant not myself I understand your drawing thank you. The problem with that is oh need to have a new...
  5. ChloeRadshaw1

    Additional meter installation distribution board

    This is actually very interesting and I am not sure I understand your drawing or proposal. What are you saying exactly because the DNO insist on a new ryefileld board will cost about 2k to install and won’t provide a new meter without this
  6. ChloeRadshaw1

    Additional meter installation distribution board

    Would you like to say why please. Seems very sensible actually
  7. ChloeRadshaw1

    Additional meter installation distribution board

    Ok Thanks - So this morning the electrician that originally came sent me an invoice for doing the work He wants to replace the three fuses and install one of these CHINT NXDB 6-WAY TP & N METER READY 3-PHASE DISTRIBUTION BOARD (3872V)...
  8. ChloeRadshaw1

    Additional meter installation distribution board

    Just a final question - Is it not possible for a fourth 60AMP fuse to be added to the existing setup? That is what I intuitively thought when they told me it needs to be installed
  9. ChloeRadshaw1

    Additional meter installation distribution board

    Thanks - What is that exactly called ??
  10. ChloeRadshaw1

    Additional meter installation distribution board

    Hi all just to explain things better. The distribution board that is current there is in the communal hallway with three fuses for three meters there are four flats in the house and four rcd boards. Two boards are connected with meter tails to one meter so that is simple to change once a new...
  11. ChloeRadshaw1

    Additional meter installation distribution board

    Good morning all ! Thanks for all the help so far - Very appreciated! I ve inserted two pictures One of the current meters and one of the current fuses at ground level I am told by UK Power Networks that "are no spare fuse ways" and I need a new distribution board - However I honestly dont...
  12. ChloeRadshaw1

    Additional meter installation distribution board

    I have two flats connected to one electric meter. Yes I cannot believe it but I am paying for another flats electric! I have contacted power network who have told me I need a new MPAN number and said I need to contact Uk power networks I have contacted Uk power networks who have told me that...
  13. ChloeRadshaw1

    Rcd tripping with just a wire

    The spaky came and replaced the mcb and even the rcd which did not change anything. I don’t have the readings to hand and I don’t even think he took any voltage readings.
  14. ChloeRadshaw1

    Rcd tripping with just a wire

    Please bear with me because I am confused about what I am seeing. I have a 10mm cable running from main cu protected by 80amp rcd. The man is 40 amp the 10mm cable runs to another consumer unit feeding the garden outhouse since yesterday the rcd trips and it is the b40 mcb that is causing...
  15. ChloeRadshaw1

    New Combi Boiler And Existing Thermostat

    I have a honeywell thermostat which is hard wired to my combi boiler and works fine As my combi boiler is getting replaced I am told that I need to replace a perfectly working thermostat/ Is that right and if it is can anyone tell me a decent and cheap hardwired thermostat - I do not want...
  16. ChloeRadshaw1

    New Boiler Installation Certificate

    I am having my combi boiler swapped out and as this is the first time I have changed a boiler I want to know the following please from you kind folks about what paperwork the installer will give me when he leaves The boiler is a Main combi which is going to get swapped out for another Main...
  17. ChloeRadshaw1

    EICR Replacement Fuseboard Advice

    Some of the people here were very helpful in a previous thread and I have decided to replace the following two fuseboards - I am doing this purely to get a EICR report which is fine The electrican asked me to buy a fuseboard so I would just like to check if the following fuseboard can be...
  18. ChloeRadshaw1

    EICR Failed - Is the electrician trying to make more work ?

    This house is a three bed semi detached house let to one family - There is nothing dodgy at all What I am asking is: 1) Is this really 20 years old - I remember having it replaced in 2010 but I could be wrong 2) Is it possible to "fix" this or does it need replacing with a new board?
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    EICR Failed - Is the electrician trying to make more work ?

    Many thanks for your help! The EICR has not been issued - He said in order to pass the whole board needs to be replaced. Are the RCDs really missing and can they be retrofitted ? Seems a shame to spend £300 on a fuse board update The current board is less then 10 years old as well - I dont...
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