We're in the process of converting our loft to a bedroom with en-suite.
I've been informed that any electrics installed as part of this will not pass a test/ regulations unless the house is upgraded to a split load CU.
I've already run a new seperate ring main, lighting circuit, and fire alarm circuit through the house up to the new floor in preparation for the work.
The current CU is a recent installation (Wylex 16way), and has had the main switch replaced with a 100A 30mA RCD (also Wylex, designed for the board).
As an RCD is already protecting all circuits, why would I need to replace the CU for a split load one? Am I being fed false info about regulations?
The RCD was put in at the outset, when we moved into the house, partly due to the apalling state of the wiring at the time... All of this is now repaired, but I would still prefer to keep it over the whole board.
Many thanks for any replies!
Ben
I've been informed that any electrics installed as part of this will not pass a test/ regulations unless the house is upgraded to a split load CU.
I've already run a new seperate ring main, lighting circuit, and fire alarm circuit through the house up to the new floor in preparation for the work.
The current CU is a recent installation (Wylex 16way), and has had the main switch replaced with a 100A 30mA RCD (also Wylex, designed for the board).
As an RCD is already protecting all circuits, why would I need to replace the CU for a split load one? Am I being fed false info about regulations?
The RCD was put in at the outset, when we moved into the house, partly due to the apalling state of the wiring at the time... All of this is now repaired, but I would still prefer to keep it over the whole board.
Many thanks for any replies!
Ben