UK Consumer unit

[Moonbase]

Hello I need to move a consumer unit 8m away from the cutout. What cable is recommended ?

 

[buzzlightyear]

Hello I need to move a consumer unit 8m away from the cutout. What cable is recommended

Would be better to get a spark in and advise.

 

[Moonbase]

Just want general idea so I know what to get quoted for

 

[buzzlightyear]

Just want general idea so I know what to get quoted for

The rating of the cable depends on the loading and how the cable going too and through.

 

[Taylortwocities]

In addition, the maximum distance permitted by most DNOs for meter tails is 3metres. Any more than that and you would require SWA cable and a switch fuse. As above, you'll need a competent electrician to design and install this, also to co-ordinate with the DNO for the seals at the cut out to be removed and the service fuse removed, unless you happen to have an isolator already fitted.

So, not a DIY job on many fronts. Find an electrician at Home - https://www.electricalcompetentperson.co.uk

 

[IAmSparkytus!]

And if its an existing consumer unit, you may need a load of twin and earth or whatever cable is used to supply the circuits fed from the board as they could potentially need extended now to reach the new board.