Skeleton board? How do I get around this?

[ppelec100]

Been asked to move, remove and add some sockets the kitchen and I’ll need to add a circuit for an electric hob.
Looked at the board and it’s one of those Wylex skeleton boards (image attached). Doesn’t look like much room in there to get a new consumer unit installed. I’ve never had to deal with replacing these boards.

Main question
What’s the solution?
I was thinking of bring the cables to out above the cupboard if I can and put the new CU there. Cables that aren’t long enough I will be able to extend from inside the cupboard above the meter

Curious hypothetical questions
1. If there were spare ways would it be allowed to add a new circuit to a 3036 fuse providing that the circuit meets the max Zs values?

2. What would stop you in terms of regs from adding to a 3036 if the cable didn’t need additional protection?

3. Can you make additions or alterations to existing circuits which are fed by 3036 fuses? Or do they need to be upgraded?

Thanks for any answers in advance

 

[buzzlightyear]

What would stop you in terms of regs from adding to a 3036 if the cable didn’t need additional protection?

You are designing it, so what do you think.

 

[buzzlightyear]

Looking at that board no rcd protection on any circuits, so you are down a stream with out a paddle, adding a new circuit SPD to start or other, wylex scelaton board needed.

 

[westward10]

Your profile states you are a trainee, is this still the case?
Your questions suggest you are not competent to be undertaking these works.

 

[ppelec100]

You are designing it, so what do you think.

Other regulations mentioning the circuits needing Rcd protection, being in special locations, etc etc. but what I’m asking is, if none of these applied, would you be able to still install / add or alter a circuit by a 3036 fuse.

Looking at that board no rcd protection on any circuits, so you are down a stream with out a paddle, adding a new circuit SPD to start or other, wylex scelaton board needed.

Don’t think I’d be able to fit another board in there…

 

[ppelec100]

Your profile states you are a trainee, is this still the case?
Your questions suggest you are not competent to be undertaking these works.

I’ve finished my apprenticeship, but I’ve still got my testing and inspection to get through.

 

[westward10]

I’ve finished my apprenticeship, but I’ve still got my testing and inspection to get through.

Your questions suggest you don't have a comprehensive understanding of BS 7671 and these works are probably beyond your level of competence.

 

[buzzlightyear]

Your profile states you are a trainee, is this still the case?

I had typed in is profile nowt came up on him trainee.Dan the man needs to sort this out, and put a T next to the trainees profiles.

 

[ppelec100]

Your questions suggest you don't have a comprehensive understanding of BS 7671 and these works are probably beyond your level of competence.

Which is why I am asking so to gain a better understanding...

I have come out of my apprenticeship only a few years ago and I am still learning as I go, surely you can't expect me to know the regs inside out to be competent enough to carry out a board change and alter a ring circuit? I've stated that I will be upgrading the board anyways. I always try and check the regs for any questions i have and where i get stuck i ask. ive always been taught to ask questions, isnt it better to ask than to never know?

 

[buzzlightyear]

, surely you can't expect me to know the regs inside out to be competent enough to carry out a board change and alter a ring circuit? I've stated that I will be upgrading the board anyways. I always try and check the regs for any questions

That is why it is their, under standing the regs it's like pulling your teeth out some times, are am I doing the correct things.
but asking small questions will go a long way, if you asking for advice on how to do it, then you might ask, some one to work with you a guide you.