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<blockquote data-quote="ProDave" data-source="post: 390628" data-attributes="member: 6969"><p>The two solutions are change the consumer unit for a larger one, or install a second one.</p><p></p><p>I have to say that if there is no spare capacity then I worry if it's an old CU that doesn't even have an RCD so there's another issue to think about.</p><p></p><p>Incidentally I came across an inflatable hot tub the other day. The "works" are in a barrel shaped unit that sits next to the tub and is joined to it by 3 or 4 hoses. Assuming it has at most a 3KW heater I guess it takes a while to heat up.</p><p></p><p>The one I saw had a very long (and surprisingly thick) mains flex. I assumed it was because you are not supposed to have a socket within 3 metres of a tub, so it had to have a long lead to be able to work.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ProDave, post: 390628, member: 6969"] The two solutions are change the consumer unit for a larger one, or install a second one. I have to say that if there is no spare capacity then I worry if it's an old CU that doesn't even have an RCD so there's another issue to think about. Incidentally I came across an inflatable hot tub the other day. The "works" are in a barrel shaped unit that sits next to the tub and is joined to it by 3 or 4 hoses. Assuming it has at most a 3KW heater I guess it takes a while to heat up. The one I saw had a very long (and surprisingly thick) mains flex. I assumed it was because you are not supposed to have a socket within 3 metres of a tub, so it had to have a long lead to be able to work. [/QUOTE]
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