2006-10-20 07:26:31 · 11 answers · asked by The Manager 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Not quite clear what you mean by `main fuse'. If it's your fuse box (i.e. your side of the supply point), then sorry it's up to you to deal with it, get in a qualified electrician to do it.
If the supply needs upgrading it's the Distribution Network Operator that has to do it, though if new infrastructure is required for the upgrade they are perfectly entitled to charge you for the privilege.
2006-10-20 07:38:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, at least in my experience. You may have to complete an application form with load details, the general max is 80 amp for domestic, sometimes 100a, it depends on the existing cable size. If it's not big enough they may want to charge some or all of the cost of upgrading the supply cable, unless they can expect a good revenue from the extra load. What is your existing size of main fuse? is it a cartridge fuse? How have you calculated your requirements?
Ignore the stupid suggestions above re. Do it yourself, and , Call an electrician, ONLY the supply company can do this for you.
2006-10-20 10:08:35 · answer #2 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Main fuses? Where are you? If you are talking about the service to your house you need to either do it yourself (dangerous) or call an electrician. You pay for it. The electric company simply supports the increase amperage. The electric company may do it, but it takes longer and you still pay. You need a new breaker box at a minimum, and a new meter.
2006-10-20 07:37:30 · answer #3 · answered by Colorado 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes and no. If you have say 40amps and you wish to upgrade to 100 amps because you have got an electric cooker and an electric shower, then yes.
If you ask for 100amps for no reason then NO
There always has to be a reason.
If you bought an electric kiln,a French electric range, electric central heating then they would put you in a 3phase supply of 300amps
2006-10-20 13:30:34 · answer #4 · answered by xenon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the US, Daniel S hit it on the head, the power company is only responsible up to the service drop, everything else is on the home owner
2006-10-22 13:30:13 · answer #5 · answered by Ray D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need a bigger supply? you have to ask for it, and they have to give it to you, but they can charge you fair money for doing so. I think for domestic and small business connections there will be a table of charges for this kind of stuff. It's your DISTRIBUTION NETWORK OPERATOR that you want to deal with, which is not the same as your supplier (even if it has the same name). But go through your supplier first.
Google for the Energy Networks Association for more info, or check out the regulator's horrible website www.ofgem.gov.uk
2006-10-20 07:30:16 · answer #6 · answered by wild_eep 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. everything form the service drop(where their wires connect to the house) in is your responsibility including the meter base but not including the meter
2006-10-20 15:53:49 · answer #7 · answered by daniel s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is also subject to the incoming supply cable being adequate
2006-10-21 22:09:35 · answer #8 · answered by Snowlizard 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should do, although they can charge. Some will charge more than others. The best thing to do is ask your supplier.
2006-10-20 10:41:11 · answer #9 · answered by wench 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dream on..not in the UK they don`t.
2006-10-20 07:30:16 · answer #10 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋