Hi, just wanted to know if I have a new circuit added to my consumer unit will I need to upgrade my consumer unit to new regulations or since it was fitted 8 years ago does it apply to those regulations, in which case I would not need an upgraded unit.
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There is no legal requirement to upgrade as it complied at the time of instalation,but the new circuit will need to comply, however it's always best for safety to up grade
Yes, you will need to upgrade to BS7671/Amendement 3 specification.
Is your consumer unit metal or plastic?
hi
adding new circuit to your DB doesn't force you to change the DB (distribution board- consumer unit)unless you are installing circuits in bathrooms or specials locations and you don't have RCD protection for it ( old db's doesn't have RCD Protection )
You may need to as all consumer units are metal now. You may also have a small secondary unit fitted just for your new circuit which the electrician will fit to ensure his work meets the required regulations and for registering his work carried out.
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Kind regards Dylan Weaves Interiors
Get a qualified electrician to look at that.
Really yes you will need the consumer unit upgrading as the regulations have changed since then and now require a fire rated consumer unit
You can have a new circuit added to the consumer unit if you have a spare way for the intended circuit, and your existing electrical Installation meets the conditions for the addition of a new circuit.
Hi it will not need replacing as long as it complies to the regulations of the time it was installed. Bear in mind that a new circuit will require the whole board to be retested and certified.
Rcd protection needed for all circuits