moving fuse box

[hoojar]

hi,

my fuse box is in a really inconvienient place and I'm thinking of having it moved. Is there a limit to how far away from the meter the fuse box can be and what kind of cable connects the fuse box to the meter?

 

[Steve]

No limit.

Over 3 metres a switchfuse and armoured cable should be used.

 

[flameport]

There is no real limit, however the distance will determine what type of cable is used and what other equipment is required (if any).
Generally the further away it is, the more expensive the job will be.
Even for a short distance, expect to be paying several hundred pounds.

Unless your 'fuse box' is very recent, it won't be moving either - it would be replaced with a new one.

 

[hoojar]

Thanks for the replies.

I am replacing the fusebox, thats one of the reasons I'm thinking of moving it. the total distance from the meter to the new box would be under 2 meters.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Some issues:
Don't forget that you will have to divert/move/extend all of the circuits that connect to your existing 'fusebox'

When you change to a new consumer unit you will need to properly test all of the existing circuits first. Do you have the necessary and calibrated test equipment?

You will need to check that your earthing conductor and equipotential bonding is up to the sizes specified in the current regulations. Are they.

Changing the fuseboard is notifiable work. Check out what you need to do in the WIKI