I'm soon to be getting an electrician in to install the electrics in my extension which is currently being built. Garage conversion downstairs, additional bedroom upstairs. CU in the garage. Approx 20 years old (has 1 RCD)
A few questions I'd appreciate some advice on.
1) Is it likely that I will need to have my CU upgraded to a split load board, given the work I am having done? (I suspect the existing up / down lighting circuits can be extended easily) and I will need possibly a new radial adding to my study for power sockets. I have a spare slot in CU.
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2) I will be having a new boiler and hot water system installed and will probably be moving the location of these to within the new upstairs room. I assume I will need to make provision for these. Will they be another new circuit or will can the existing be utilised? (The new boiler location will be in the room directly above the CU) My plumber hasn't been round yet, so can't ask him what he'll need, but trying to pre-empt and have at least a clue what I'm talking about!
3) Finding an electrician who can self-certify. I have found a facility on the ELECSA site, so will look for locals there. Anywhere else I should check?
A few questions I'd appreciate some advice on.
1) Is it likely that I will need to have my CU upgraded to a split load board, given the work I am having done? (I suspect the existing up / down lighting circuits can be extended easily) and I will need possibly a new radial adding to my study for power sockets. I have a spare slot in CU.
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2) I will be having a new boiler and hot water system installed and will probably be moving the location of these to within the new upstairs room. I assume I will need to make provision for these. Will they be another new circuit or will can the existing be utilised? (The new boiler location will be in the room directly above the CU) My plumber hasn't been round yet, so can't ask him what he'll need, but trying to pre-empt and have at least a clue what I'm talking about!
3) Finding an electrician who can self-certify. I have found a facility on the ELECSA site, so will look for locals there. Anywhere else I should check?