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Sorry I said the wrong thing. I meant a Kewtech R2 socket adaptor( screwfix 31595)
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Still "nope"
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Well guys. I don't know who but they finally got someone around to test it today. Turns out we were right and it should have had a 30a fuse so he changed it for them.
He also told them they didn't need a rewire which is good. He did however recommended a new consumer unit (no surprise) for which he quoted £450. Is this excessive? Sounds it to me but I'm not sure.
Thanks again guys for your help and advice.
He also told them they didn't need a rewire which is good. He did however recommended a new consumer unit (no surprise) for which he quoted £450. Is this excessive? Sounds it to me but I'm not sure.
Thanks again guys for your help and advice.
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Did he say what was wrong with the old one.
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I wasn't there but I think it was just because its old. 1960 wylex rewireable fusebox
I've told them not to do anything till I get back as I'm working away all week.
I've told them not to do anything till I get back as I'm working away all week.
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Correct. There is no rcd not even for the shower
You appear to have cable sizes that suggest a fairly hefty load
The Wylex fuse board is rated at 60 amp,although it was an excellent piece of kit and renowned for its service and durability, it may be stressed with its possible tasks
Changing the consumer unit in this instance seems like a sensible idea given a stand alone Rcd is going to cost a few bob anyway
The price is high if it was me, but the area you live,the competition and the make of board will all play a part,suggest use the tried and trusted and get a few quotes
The Wylex fuse board is rated at 60 amp,although it was an excellent piece of kit and renowned for its service and durability, it may be stressed with its possible tasks
Changing the consumer unit in this instance seems like a sensible idea given a stand alone Rcd is going to cost a few bob anyway
The price is high if it was me, but the area you live,the competition and the make of board will all play a part,suggest use the tried and trusted and get a few quotes
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Can do £349
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Hi guys. Quick update for you. Got another quote from a guy recommended by my sister and he's quoted £250 including a full check and report.
Many thanks for your advice everyone.
Many thanks for your advice everyone.
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