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    Advice on cost for swapping C.U. old for new please

    i just checked, and he is, thanks for very useful advice
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    Advice on cost for swapping C.U. old for new please

    Thanks all so much for your quick responses. I live in East Essex. Looks like the consensus is that it is about right, so i will go with him, i just thought i would ask your opinions, the first guy i phoned never turned up so i don't have much choice. lol.
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    Advice on cost for swapping C.U. old for new please

    Hi, i have been quoted £455 for removing existing C.U. (no RCD) and replacing with a new one with 2 RCD's (toolstation have them for £78) there are 9 circuits in all, it seems a bit steep to me, but perhaps i am out of touch. it is easy to access. i would appreciate any comments. Thanks.
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    • advice c.u consumer cost installation new old please prices right
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Electric Radiators versus Storage Heaters

    Thank you all so much for your replies,you have given me lots to think about, i think it is finely balanced, but because they work shifts, i am minded to go with the electric radiators, and just suggest heating the water when they want a bath, (shower is electric) With regard to economy 7...
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    Electric Radiators versus Storage Heaters

    Hi, has anyone got any experience of replacing storage heaters with electric radiators? all the adverts say they will be cheaper to run, but i cant find any real evidence. this is in a 2 bed flat, exposed on 3 sides, sea front, so pretty challenging, The tenants work shifts . i am nervous about...
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    Advice on RCD please

    Thanks Taylor, but that is easier said than done as i am working in India ATM< back in 3 weeks, will try to get the tenants to photo it, G. Thanks again.
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    Advice on RCD please

    Thank you all so much for your help, i think i will get quotes for RCBO replacements for the mcb's hopefully they make some compatible with the C.U. i have, Safety is my main concern, i don't want anyone getting electrocuted, they moan enough as it is. (they don't really ) Then, if you dont...
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    Advice on RCD please

    Thanks for your interest, it was a shop, flat above, converted to two flats, about 11 years ago, two new Consumer units (just discovered no RCD) and mostly new wiring to make each flat independent, and appropriate for flats rather than shops. i have had two electricians look, one wasn't...
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    Advice on RCD please

    Hi, any idea how long RCD protection has been legal req for installations in let out flats. i am savage to find out, my builder did not install CU with RCD , now i cant get a landlord certificate, i did not put him under cost pressure. Thanks. G.

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