consumer unit

[Macca]

can I add another consumer unit next to my current house 1? Seen some on flea bay that will take 4 circuits. Any good? And if there anyone local that can wire one up to mains. I am ok with ring circuits etc but not confident in wiring to direct mains.

[MR Teee]

Will fall under the new regs mate, so you will need a certificate for the work,from a qualified electrician.

[TerraC]

which rules out all guvvys or DIY's unfortunately.

unless u use the "it was already there honest" approach :D

[Macca]

ok I know a qualified electrician, is it feasible thou?

[MR Teee]

Dunno, drop michael. a pm, hes a trician IIRC :D

[poz1966]

Hi James,Dave says you might as well get one with a RCD and 12 brakers if you are paying for one fitted and then you have always scope for anything else to add at a later date, we bought two from Bnq £60/£70.

Paula

[lr85ninety]

all works carried out now must be 17th edition compliant which means it'l be expensive james but yeah in theory its possible although i think it'd be cheaper to replace the board you have and get your installation certificated at least you then know its safe would have done it for you mate if you were nearer!;)

[Macca]

thought it would be good to have it on another board. When I had the tanks in the garage last year someone tripped the board with the toaster. Lucky I was home as it was on the same board / circuit as the fish tanks.

[Macca]

Hi James,Dave says you might as well get one with a RCD and 12 brakers if you are paying for one fitted and then you have always scope for anything else to add at a later date, we bought two from Bnq £60/£70.

Paula

sounds good if its passes the test. :D

[mazza]

rcbo's are the way to go then you won't have several circuits on one rcd or at least but the tank on one.