AJJewsbury:

I'm almost of a mind to get the client to bite the bullet and get a new separate supply and remove the problem from access, sharing a cutout with the downstairs flat and the loop in, etc. Or do you think that's excess and unneccesary cost. Install a new cabinet outside, move the smart meter outside as well; install a Lewden switched fuse in there and run a 25mm2 three core SWA externally and enter the upstairs flat at a similar point to where the old VIR cables exit the brickwork and enter the CU direct?

What's the actual demand for the flat? I suspect a completely new supply is going to be expensive (especially if the DNO see it as an opportunity to charge for re-inforcing their network). It looks like it's been OK on "half shares" of a 60A supply until now - does it really need a 100A supply?


If that's the alternative, then a small Ryefield, SWA or split-con up to the flat and red-head cut-out will probably start to look financially attractive...


  - Andy.

Possibly not 100A Andy, but there has been talk of an EV charging point and power shower by the new owner so suspect that the 'half shares' might be stretched ...

Ryefield, etc. would be more financially attractive than a new supply ... certainly for their pocket!

AJJewsbury:

I'm almost of a mind to get the client to bite the bullet and get a new separate supply and remove the problem from access, sharing a cutout with the downstairs flat and the loop in, etc. Or do you think that's excess and unneccesary cost. Install a new cabinet outside, move the smart meter outside as well; install a Lewden switched fuse in there and run a 25mm2 three core SWA externally and enter the upstairs flat at a similar point to where the old VIR cables exit the brickwork and enter the CU direct?

What's the actual demand for the flat? I suspect a completely new supply is going to be expensive (especially if the DNO see it as an opportunity to charge for re-inforcing their network). It looks like it's been OK on "half shares" of a 60A supply until now - does it really need a 100A supply?


If that's the alternative, then a small Ryefield, SWA or split-con up to the flat and red-head cut-out will probably start to look financially attractive...


  - Andy.

Possibly not 100A Andy, but there has been talk of an EV charging point and power shower by the new owner so suspect that the 'half shares' might be stretched ...

Ryefield, etc. would be more financially attractive than a new supply ... certainly for their pocket!