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<blockquote data-quote="wuforn" data-source="post: 394767" data-attributes="member: 26412"><p>Hello,</p><p></p><p>i require some advice on adding additional sockets. I want to add 2 additional plug sockets in a bedroom but i am unsure if i would require a new consumer unit in order to have this done. I believe i have an old set up but I am not an electrician so i will try and explain my current set up. I have a white fuse box which has 3 wired fuses inside this is connected to a trip switch - CAT. WEM 80/20 100mA trip 80A LOAD.</p><p></p><p>If i have 2 additional sockets added will i need a new consumer unit or can i just have the 2 sockets added. I plan to have the house fully rewired next year.</p><p></p><p>I have had one quote and the electrician said that he can add the sockets without upgrading the consumer unit, obviously updating the unit would be more work for him so he has no reason to say it does not have to be done, but as i have never had any electrical work done before i thought i would get some advice first.</p><p></p><p>Sorry if i am being over cautious but i want to make sure its done safely for my family.</p><p></p><p>Thank you for your anticipated advice.</p><p></p><p>Regards,</p><p></p><p>Lee </p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wuforn, post: 394767, member: 26412"] Hello, i require some advice on adding additional sockets. I want to add 2 additional plug sockets in a bedroom but i am unsure if i would require a new consumer unit in order to have this done. I believe i have an old set up but I am not an electrician so i will try and explain my current set up. I have a white fuse box which has 3 wired fuses inside this is connected to a trip switch - CAT. WEM 80/20 100mA trip 80A LOAD. If i have 2 additional sockets added will i need a new consumer unit or can i just have the 2 sockets added. I plan to have the house fully rewired next year. I have had one quote and the electrician said that he can add the sockets without upgrading the consumer unit, obviously updating the unit would be more work for him so he has no reason to say it does not have to be done, but as i have never had any electrical work done before i thought i would get some advice first. Sorry if i am being over cautious but i want to make sure its done safely for my family. Thank you for your anticipated advice. Regards, Lee [/QUOTE]
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