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Low Mains Voltage (~190-220v) - How to resolve?
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<blockquote data-quote="toontoonizer" data-source="post: 503780" data-attributes="member: 33054"><p>We have a three phase supply, but only a single phase meter. We cannot currently use 3 phases - we have a meter exchange scheduled so hopefully once that goes in (supplier engineers are really picky about what they will and won't do) we will be doing exactly that. Main house on one phase, the other main annex on another phase and the final phase will have the remaining annexes, gate, lights and electric car charger. Until then however, we still have to live.</p><p></p><p>Not being rude at all, we didn't design this house, it was bought like this and we are trying to make the best of it. Completely redesigning and rewiring an old house like this is not a cheap or quick affair - not something that can be done at the moment. </p><p></p><p>I have a clamp ammeter on the way and can start checking at the supply point as you say. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Consumer unit is on a board literally next to the supplier cutout. The wire indeed may not be up to spec but I wouldn't be able to say. Our meter was installed years before I was born...so that should give you some indication as to what we are dealing with. </p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="toontoonizer, post: 503780, member: 33054"] We have a three phase supply, but only a single phase meter. We cannot currently use 3 phases - we have a meter exchange scheduled so hopefully once that goes in (supplier engineers are really picky about what they will and won't do) we will be doing exactly that. Main house on one phase, the other main annex on another phase and the final phase will have the remaining annexes, gate, lights and electric car charger. Until then however, we still have to live. Not being rude at all, we didn't design this house, it was bought like this and we are trying to make the best of it. Completely redesigning and rewiring an old house like this is not a cheap or quick affair - not something that can be done at the moment. I have a clamp ammeter on the way and can start checking at the supply point as you say. Consumer unit is on a board literally next to the supplier cutout. The wire indeed may not be up to spec but I wouldn't be able to say. Our meter was installed years before I was born...so that should give you some indication as to what we are dealing with. [/QUOTE]
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