Electric meter change

[mgibson212]

Hi Guys

Thinking of opening up a Stand n Tan shop just outside newcastle(NE). Been and looked at the premises and its got a 40A meter installed. How much to get this changed to a bigger meter and which channels do I go through for it.

Thanks, Mark

 

[Cirrus]

contact your energy provider as they will be the ones able to look at uprating the main cut-out and prices will vary from supplier to supplier

 

[mgibson212]

I have not took the shop yet and do not know who supplies the electric for the premises was just wanting a idea of around how much.

 

[Cirrus]

Couldn't tell you. I guess it depends on the incoming supply and how big the incoming cables are as to what size main fuse they can provide.

 

[mgibson212]

ok, thanks. have contacted NEDL to start things off and will see what comes of it.

 

[Cirrus]

Let us know how you get on - will be interested to know.

 

[PAUL M]

Correct Me If Im Wrong Cirrus But Dont Most Sunbed Shops Need A 3 Phase Supply,just A Thought.

 

[mgibson212]

Can get sunbeds in both single phase and 3 phase. Single phase you are looking at around 48 tubes at 160W each which will then need a 8KW spur from DB. This gives around 35A on start up. Limits me to one unit at moment

Tube options Capacity(watts) Fuses single phase three phase
44 x 160W 7340 45A 3x16A
48 x 160W 7980 45A 3x16A
60 x 160W 9900 63A 3x25A
44 x 180W 8220 45A 3x16A
48 x 180W 8940 45A 3x16A
60 x 180W 11100 63A 3x25A
44 x 200W 9100 63A 3x25A
48 x 200W 9900 63A 3x25A
48 x 225W 11100 63A 3x25A
60 x 200W 12300 63A 3x25A
60 x 225W 13800 63A 3x25A

Electrical supply on all units: 230/400V-50Hz​

Hope this gives you some more info if interested