Connecting to a new supply

wistedranks · Mar 13, 2015

Load wise we're planning on 15 workstations, 10 of which will be in use 24/7 (virtual office / outsourced customer service desks), and the other 5 will be used between 9 AM and 9 PM. Think they run at 750w each including displays. the breakout area will be in use every now and then too, want to have a tv on 24/7 for everyone. Winter will have those 1.5kw heaters running to keep everyone from turning into ice.

wistedranks · Mar 13, 2015

Essex_ said:
Sorry mate.

Only WPD can give you that and they will not unless the LL gives you permission.

If I'm understanding correctly I should contact the landlord and ask him to get it for me is that correct? Sorry I'm not too clued up as you can probably tell, that's why I'm here. I'm sure I can get a certified electrician to do the job, but I'd like to know what is going on too.

wistedranks · Mar 13, 2015

Leesparkykent said:
If the supply has been put in for this purpose then you will have get in touch with the DNO about having a meter installed. You will probably have to get a switch fuse installed at the meter position with the tails hanging out ready to be connected to the new meter. What sort of load are you looking at in your unit?

Not sure why my post didn't show, I'll write it again.

So load wise we're looking to have 10 workstations running 24/7 (virtual office / outsourced customer service) and 5 stations running 9 AM till 9PM. They've about 750w including display. Also breakout area coffee machine / microwave will be on for a few times a day I'm guessing, and we'll have a tv on there basically 24/7. And 1.5kw heaters in the winter to stop everyone freezing. Phones at every station too and the fluros.

Leesparkykent · Mar 13, 2015

wistedranks said:
Not sure why my post didn't show, I'll write it again.

So load wise we're looking to have 10 workstations running 24/7 (virtual office / outsourced customer service) and 5 stations running 9 AM till 9PM. They've about 750w including display. Also breakout area coffee machine / microwave will be on for a few times a day I'm guessing, and we'll have a tv on there basically 24/7. And 1.5kw heaters in the winter to stop everyone freezing. Phones at every station too and the fluros.

Three phase or single phase?

wistedranks · Mar 13, 2015

Leesparkykent said:
Three phase or single phase?

Not sure. I believe single should be fine as I'm not using any high voltage appliances. Think the max is 230/40?

Leesparkykent · Mar 13, 2015

I think the best advice is to get a sparky to come have a look and carry out a survey to see how feasible it all is. There are lots of things to be considered. Have you got a sparky in mind? If not i know of an established member on here who isn't to far from you and he really knows his stuff and could probably price it up for you.

wistedranks · Mar 13, 2015

Leesparkykent said:
I think the best advice is to get a sparky to come have a look and carry out a survey to see how feasible it all is. There are lots of things to be considered. Have you got a sparky in mind? If not i know of an established member on here who isn't to far from you and he really knows his stuff and could probably price it up for you.

I've had a few electricians come by to assess the scene and they'll be getting back to me with a price tomorrow with a plan of works. I'm in stoke on trent so if you know any professionals local I'll be happy to take their number and give them a call for more advice.

From what they've said when on site, the run for the cable looks fairly straight forward, but one guy was just pulling prices out of the air without me even asking, think he was trying to gage my reaction. Could you possibly provide some guidance on what I should be looking at, just so I know I'm not being unreasonable with price? I'm not afraid of paying for a good and safe electrical installation, but I'm not a fan of being taken for a ride.

Leesparkykent · Mar 13, 2015

wistedranks said:
I've had a few electricians come by to assess the scene and they'll be getting back to me with a price tomorrow with a plan of works. I'm in stoke on trent so if you know any professionals local I'll be happy to take their number and give them a call for more advice.

From what they've said when on site, the run for the cable looks fairly straight forward, but one guy was just pulling prices out of the air without me even asking, think he was trying to gage my reaction. Could you possibly provide some guidance on what I should be looking at, just so I know I'm not being unreasonable with price? I'm not afraid of paying for a good and safe electrical installation, but I'm not a fan of being taken for a ride.

Without seeing it, it would be foolish for me to try and give any prices. What I will say a lot depends on the designed load. say for instance you wanted an 80amp single phase supply fitted at 100meters, swa cable clipped direct (rough calculation) you could possibly be looking at a 70mm SWA and to buy that it's about £19 a meter. I will PM him your name and this thread so he can PM you if interested when he logs on tomorrow.