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Replacing the electricity supply to a 7-storey 1930's block of 126 flats

Peter Newman

I am a lessee, and a new supply to the block is being proposed.   (1) I would be grateful for advice on design of the supply, including load estimation ; should we be considering 30 years ahead, 50 years, more ?   (2) Are there any regulations that I should be aware of, other than 18th edition wiring regs ?   (3) Some of the flats may still be fitted with fuse boxes ; I have been asked by two other lessees if a modern consumer unit is a requirement in their flats.   Many thanks.

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    Really interesting, perhaps worthy of a longer term case study to assist in informing the notion of maximum demand for similar situations as we move towards a more electrified future. 
    It might be that irrespective of any accurate MD assessment, the existing DNO capacity might be the big issue. Any necessary change on the HV side could result in eye watering costs.

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    Really interesting, perhaps worthy of a longer term case study to assist in informing the notion of maximum demand for similar situations as we move towards a more electrified future. 
    It might be that irrespective of any accurate MD assessment, the existing DNO capacity might be the big issue. Any necessary change on the HV side could result in eye watering costs.

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