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Thanks for that John and yes you are correct. I simply cannot afford to go down the route of an approved tradesman and building control notification but want to make my installation as safe as I can.

Me again chaps. One further question if I may. If I were to carry out the modification as detailed below would it be reportable work as per building regs. 1) Disable the protection functionality on the ELCB as previously discussed in this thread and use it as a shut off switch only . 2) Install...

will do - thanks

Thanks for that John. I do understand that to do this is not best practice but was looking for confirmation that what I was proposing was actually safe.

Yes thanks for the replies chaps. Conny - I understand the new CU has residual current protection. Ericmark - The VOELCB looks similar to the photo. Yes you are right about the rating as the ceramic main fuse holder is embossed 60 amp. No EV charger without an upgrade.

Hello chaps I have an old CU that I want to replace with a modern unit. This is a TT system with an earth spike driven into the ground and a voltage operated earth leakage device installed. My question is on the new installation can I just leave that VOELCB in place so that I don't have to...