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Necessary to change existing consumer unit for a metal one if new cooker circuit added?

Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 2.56 PM

Existing consumer unit with rcd & mcbs etc installed c.10 yrs ago. I am told if I want a new cooker circuit installed new regs mean must replace old unit w. Metal one. Correct? Thanks.

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3 Answers

Peacock & Co Electrical and Handyman Services

Rating: 5 out of 5
Helston
If the board has space for the new circuit to be installed and has RCD protection like you say it has, then no you will not need to have a new metal consumer unit. If there is no space for the new circuit then yes you will be looking at having a new consumer unit to allow it to be installed.
Answered14 May 2018
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DEACON ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Rating: 5 out of 5
Grimsby
No, not correct at all. Someone is trying to generate work. There are other ways around it.
Answered15 May 2018
2

Anonymous user

Instead of changing the entire board you may want to have a sub unit installed so at least the cooker circuit is up to new regulations. This way would save you money and meet the electricians requirements.
Answered24 May 2018
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