Dual consumer unit and meter move

[Andy mcgill]

Hello everyone,
This is my first post.
I live in a semi detached timber frame type house. I am taking down a non supporting wall/ cupboard in my sitting room which will give me an extra 1mt x 3 mt of space.
Unfortunately in the cupboard there is the electrical meter, fuse box and storage heater fuse box.
I would like to maximise the space so was thinking of fitting a new consumer unit which would have a separate main switch for the storage heater circuits. Is there such a consumer unit available, and is it possible.
I would also like to sink the consumer unit into the wall,again to maximise space. The consumer unit has to stay where it is, due to cable lengths but was thinking of getting the Scottish powers meter moved about 2 meters away and running in new tails.Is this possible.l have attached a picture of the board etc.
Any info or thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

 

[buzzlightyear]

welcome ,the consumer unit might have to stay where it is or unless the DNO can move the cut out back farther.

 

[Pete999]

Hello everyone,
This is my first post.
I live in a semi detached timber frame type house. I am taking down a non supporting wall/ cupboard in my sitting room which will give me an extra 1mt x 3 mt of space.
Unfortunately in the cupboard there is the electrical meter, fuse box and storage heater fuse box.
I would like to maximise the space so was thinking of fitting a new consumer unit which would have a separate main switch for the storage heater circuits. Is there such a consumer unit available, and is it possible.
I would also like to sink the consumer unit into the wall,again to maximise space. The consumer unit has to stay where it is, due to cable lengths but was thinking of getting the Scottish powers meter moved about 2 meters away and running in new tails.Is this possible.l have attached a picture of the board etc.
Any info or thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

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Box it in a simpler solution

 

[Spoon]

was thinking of getting the Scottish powers meter moved about 2 meters away

Have you have a quote, to see how much this would cost? I'd be interested to see what they quote.

 

[Spoon]

You can also get a new CU fitted in a new position. This will also cost.

 

[Tony Reidy]

Hello everyone,
This is my first post.
I live in a semi detached timber frame type house. I am taking down a non supporting wall/ cupboard in my sitting room which will give me an extra 1mt x 3 mt of space.
Unfortunately in the cupboard there is the electrical meter, fuse box and storage heater fuse box.
I would like to maximise the space so was thinking of fitting a new consumer unit which would have a separate main switch for the storage heater circuits. Is there such a consumer unit available, and is it possible.
I would also like to sink the consumer unit into the wall,again to maximise space. The consumer unit has to stay where it is, due to cable lengths but was thinking of getting the Scottish powers meter moved about 2 meters away and running in new tails.Is this possible.l have attached a picture of the board etc.
Any info or thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

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If it s on a wall with a cavity then you could take away the inner wall and resess the consumer unit and meter in a cupboard and put door on, don't forget the lintel. Looking at your photo would be a good idea to upgrade you consumer unit

 

[MJPD29]

I would strongly advise you do not attempt to change the consumer unit yourself

 

[Charlie_]

Has that been converted from tns to tncs?

 

[Andy mcgill]

Thanks everyone for replying.
I am going to change to a new unit if I can get one that incorporates economy 7.
Don't want to box as the want a corner sofa,so need all the space.
Not sure if it is tns or tncs, meter has been changed a few times over the years

 

[westward10]

You can get what is known as dual tariff consumer units which will incorporate both systems.

 

[Andy mcgill]

You can get what is known as dual tariff consumer units which will incorporate both systems.

Thanks for that.
Struggling to find a supplier that sells to the public.
Also what protection would I use for my storage heaters ( would I get nuisance trips from MCBs when the economy 7 clicks on and off ).
Thanks

 

[Spoon]

Struggling to find a supplier that sells to the public.

Why do you want to get it?
Get the electrician who will be wiring it up to get it. It will be cheaper.

 

[Andy mcgill]

Why do you want to get it?
Get the electrician who will be wiring it up to get it. It will be cheaper.

Doing it myself spoon,then will get one of the Select guys I work with to do the testing.

 

[Andy mcgill]

Think I need a dual traiff flush mounted unit.
Can't seem to find any online.
Does anybody know if this item exists.