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<blockquote data-quote="Doc Hudson" data-source="post: 444154" data-attributes="member: 1607"><p>Sounds like somebody bought a pre-populated CU with a random selection of MCB, which almost always have an excessive amount of 32A MCB's. Then the "security" company just connected onto a 'spare' MCB in the fuse box that happened to be 32A. The manufactures instructions for electric shows have stated a dedicated circuit (probably including RCD), is required for many, many years now. I would suggest it wise to get a full inspection and test undertaken of the current installation, to verify exactly what is connected to what. It is not uncommon for fuse box descriptions to be different to what is actually physically connected. For an average domestic property a full inspection would typically be somewhere between half a day to a full day depending upon quantity and accessibility of accessories and how neat the fuse box wiring is. Probably somewhere between £150 to £250 depending upon actual duration and local labour rates. With this information you would then have a better idea of what remedial work is actually needed.</p><p></p><p>Doc H.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Doc Hudson, post: 444154, member: 1607"] Sounds like somebody bought a pre-populated CU with a random selection of MCB, which almost always have an excessive amount of 32A MCB's. Then the "security" company just connected onto a 'spare' MCB in the fuse box that happened to be 32A. The manufactures instructions for electric shows have stated a dedicated circuit (probably including RCD), is required for many, many years now. I would suggest it wise to get a full inspection and test undertaken of the current installation, to verify exactly what is connected to what. It is not uncommon for fuse box descriptions to be different to what is actually physically connected. For an average domestic property a full inspection would typically be somewhere between half a day to a full day depending upon quantity and accessibility of accessories and how neat the fuse box wiring is. Probably somewhere between £150 to £250 depending upon actual duration and local labour rates. With this information you would then have a better idea of what remedial work is actually needed. Doc H. [/QUOTE]
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