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New Build Supply Issue

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Has anyone here had an issue getting a connection to a new build, due to a substation being at full capacity? We are building in a residential area, albeit rural and on a plot of land that did have a property on it, although some years ago and upon requesting a temporary supply, the surveyor has informed me that I will have to pay to upgrade the network. When I asked about costs he said it could be anywhere from £10k to £100k. Obviously in a bit of a panic and thought I’d reach out to you experts and see if anyone could advise or alleviate my fast beating heart rate!  Also, to ask if the old connection would have any bearing? Many thanks all.
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  • A standard connection is probably 60 amps, so straight off you have indicated that you need to have a higher than normal supply.


    Assess the true requirement, not based on having increased the number of circuits beyond what is actually required.


    Do a calculation for lighting, power and ovens assuming the LPG does the space and water heating, possibly also the cooking hob. You should be able to at least halve the requested supply of 100 amps in most situations.


    Andy
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  • A standard connection is probably 60 amps, so straight off you have indicated that you need to have a higher than normal supply.


    Assess the true requirement, not based on having increased the number of circuits beyond what is actually required.


    Do a calculation for lighting, power and ovens assuming the LPG does the space and water heating, possibly also the cooking hob. You should be able to at least halve the requested supply of 100 amps in most situations.


    Andy
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