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electric shower install
I have a Triton 8.5kw shower to install but already have a 7.kw in
another bathroom. I have an old consumer unit, with fuses, rated at 60ohms so it would appear that I need to replace it in order to add another shower unit. Is this the only option and if so what do I need to get and do I have to get an electrician to change it? Although I am reasonably competent I have read of meter tails and breaking electricity borad fuses etc. which puts me off somewhat! |
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"stevep" wrote in message
om... I have a Triton 8.5kw shower to install but already have a 7.kw in another bathroom. I have an old consumer unit, with fuses, rated at 60ohms so it would appear that I need to replace it in order to add another shower unit. Is this the only option and if so what do I need to get and do I have to get an electrician to change it? Although I am reasonably competent I have read of meter tails and breaking electricity borad fuses etc. which puts me off somewhat! Get an electriian in. |
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stevep pretended :
I have a Triton 8.5kw shower to install but already have a 7.kw in another bathroom. I have an old consumer unit, with fuses, rated at 60ohms so it would appear that I need to replace it in order to add another shower unit. I think you meant 60amps ;-) You do either need to replace it or add a second CS, neither of which is a job for an inexperienced DIY'er. Is this the only option and if so what do I need to get and do I have to get an electrician to change it? Although I am reasonably competent I have read of meter tails and breaking electricity borad fuses etc. which puts me off somewhat! Even supposing your CS had spare ways in it, it still might not even be that simple. If both showers are used at the same time, it might well exceed your incoming supply capability, especially so if you have an electric oven/hob as well. Your two showers running simultaneously would draw nearly 70amps, add 20amps on top for lighting plus other loads and your needs could be 80 to 100amps. As a first step in might be worth ringing your electricity supplier to enquire what the maximum rating of your cut-out is, try and talk to an engineer, rather than a telephonist. Explain what items you presently have and what you plan adding. Some diversity is allowed, in that they do not calculate loading based upon everything being turned on simulataneously. -- -- Regards, Harry (M1BYT) (L) http://www.ukradioamateur.org |
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