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Many thanks for the information on the Renewable Heat Incentive, which I was already aware of. Our systems are both installed by MCS accredited installers and do qualify. I just hope that the new government doesn't change the policy before the new scheme is introduced next April.

Thanks for the advice, Wozz. It is good to hear someone recommmend RCBOs. I like your suggestion to use RCBOs in multiple single phase boards. It makes a lot of sense and it should cut the cost considerably. I will ask my electrician to quote on that basis using the Square D DOM RCBOs in...

I have now finally spoken with my electrician, which has been useful. In summary: Due to the amount of additional Circuits a single standard board is inadequate. At present there are 30 circuits - the additional 6 provide some additional spare ways for the future. The maximum on a 17th...

I did eventually get a price for the work and then spent another couple of months getting a breakdown and agreeing the individual items. It was a painful process and no work was done whilst we sorted out the scope of works and a fixed price. That was for everything, except the distribution...

Thanks, guys. I too had looked on-line at the basic cost of 36-way boards. However, without understanding what I am buying, I found it difficult to equate the basic costs to the final fitted cost quoted. Sellers - your breakdown brings some perspective to the cost. I did speak with MEM...

I have just checked and my electrician is both a NICEIC Domestic Installer and a NICEIC Approved Contractor. He is also PAT Approved. Thank you to everyone - there appears to be a consensus that using two standard boards is standard practice and acceptable. I shall try to discuss again with...

Thank you Green-hornet; that's really helpful and interesting. I have tried suggesting to our electrician that we use two smaller boards, but he has dismissed it as not being good practice and made it clear that I don't know what I am talking about (that much is true!). He claimed it was...

The house is about 380sq metres. I'm not sure exactly how many circuits there are; I believe something over 30. We suggested to our electrician that we use two smaller boards - as friends of ours with a similar sized new house did just two years ago - but we are told that it contravenes some...

Hi, I'm in need of some advice please. I'm currently building a new house with single phase supply. I have been told that a standard 17th Edition CU as originally specified is insufficient for the number of circuits in the house. Hence, a 36 way distribution board has now been specified by my...