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  • 12-09-2018 3:39pm
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    Toby250
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭


    Have a very old meter in the house, house is well over 100 years old the main fuse is 60amp but the meter is only 40amp,want to get an electric shower fitted but will this 40amp meter restrict the size of shower i can get?


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    meercat
    Registered Users Posts: 4,745 ✭✭✭meercat


    Toby250 wrote: »
    Have a very old meter in the house, house is well over 100 years old the main fuse is 60amp but the meter is only 40amp,want to get an electric shower fitted but will this 40amp meter restrict the size of shower i can get?

    The meter may not be your only issue here
    Mains cable sizing and earthing will probably need upgrading too. Your rec should advise


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    Toby250
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭Toby250


    meercat wrote: »
    The meter may not be your only issue here
    Mains cable sizing and earthing will probably need upgrading too. Your rec should advise

    All the wireing is up to date with trips and rcd I just think it's funny it has an old 40amp meter with a 60amp main fuse


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    meercat
    Registered Users Posts: 4,745 ✭✭✭meercat


    Toby250 wrote: »
    All the wireing is up to date with trips and rcd I just think it's funny it has an old 40amp meter with a 60amp main fuse

    It should have been replaced when main cable from distribution board to meter was upgraded. I’m surprised esbn didn’t do this as they’re very efficient. Perhaps no Cert was forwarded at the time. Either way contact your rec to check it out


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    Toby250
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭Toby250


    meercat wrote: »
    It should have been replaced when main cable from distribution board to meter was upgraded. I’m surprised esbn didn’t do this as they’re very efficient. Perhaps no Cert was forwarded at the time. Either way contact your rec to check it out

    Ok thanks will do, if it needs to be changed do ESB charge for this


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    meercat
    Registered Users Posts: 4,745 ✭✭✭meercat


    Toby250 wrote: »
    Ok thanks will do, if it needs to be changed do ESB charge for this

    Generally they won’t charge for upgrading their meter and cutout. However they may require a certificate from your rec to ensure the installation is up to standard.


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    listermint
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    meercat wrote: »
    Generally they won’t charge for upgrading their meter and cutout. However they may require a certificate from your rec to ensure the installation is up to standard.

    Theyd want an earth in place though.


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    Staph
    Registered Users Posts: 472 ✭✭Staph


    I was charged by ESB to fit a new box to my newly rewired house. They require the cert from your electrician and they are very efficient. Cost approx. E100.


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