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The future of residential building electrical installations

Arran Cameron
This is a spin-off from the discussion What is the best way to wire ceiling lights.


What do you think is the future of residential building electrical installations in 20 to 30 years time? Will they in modern and modernised houses be significantly different from what they are today or will they most likely be barely changed from what they are today?


Will consumer demand be a driving force for change or will electricians only make changes from the status quo in order to comply with updated wiring regs?
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    Sparkingchip:

    Based on the French system, having chosen your tariff based on the maximum demand you are prepared to pay the standing charge for the meter operator will set and seal your main switch, the disjoncteur d’abonne, to trip if you exceed your agreed maximum demand.



    Standing charges are to a certain degree a controversial concept. The question is, will the French system generally increase the electricity bill for most households in the UK?


    Current consumption varies throughout the day and throughout the year. A 60A current limit might be sufficient for an all electric house during a mild winter but will potentially be exceeded when confronted with another Beast from the East. Under the French system residents can pay extra to have an 80A or 100A current limit but chances are that 99% of the time they never even exceed 60A so they are really just paying for insurance and not electricity.
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    Sparkingchip:

    Based on the French system, having chosen your tariff based on the maximum demand you are prepared to pay the standing charge for the meter operator will set and seal your main switch, the disjoncteur d’abonne, to trip if you exceed your agreed maximum demand.



    Standing charges are to a certain degree a controversial concept. The question is, will the French system generally increase the electricity bill for most households in the UK?


    Current consumption varies throughout the day and throughout the year. A 60A current limit might be sufficient for an all electric house during a mild winter but will potentially be exceeded when confronted with another Beast from the East. Under the French system residents can pay extra to have an 80A or 100A current limit but chances are that 99% of the time they never even exceed 60A so they are really just paying for insurance and not electricity.
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