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John Burns <john@unixnerd.demon.co.uk> writes:

>> I don't fancy the expense and hassle of a completely new consumer unit
>> in the house, if I can avoid it.

>They're not that dear. I had my place rewired and the electrician only
>charged my 50 quid for a box with ten (or more?) curcuits each for RCD
>protection.

>I'm an electronics engineer but if I'd done the job myself the insurance
>wouldn't pay out in the event of a fire as I'm not certified for
>domestic wiring!

Yes well that's what we have *certified* (lol!) electrical contractors. Here
in Australia, the Queensland state government have tightened up the
electrical laws so badly that even assembling a mains-powered kit for a
project published in an electronics hobby magazine like our Silicon Chip, or
Elektor, etc. is actually illegal now!

Fortunately in this state (NSW) the regulators are not so stupid (yet).

Anyway, even if you do wiring yourself it's good to get an electrician mate
to check it out. Especially if you have a lot of dependable Sun gear running
which needs reliable power (and you can't afford to get a large-ish UPS).

Regards,

Craig.
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