RobDorset

I've got a power management type induction hob but I like your tip about a "load-shedder" I didn't know these existed. Thanks....

21k was in effect to upgrade the supply. They put in a new 3 phase cable but I don't have 3 phase in my street. but they still put in a 3 phase cable and connect 2 of the 3 phases - this is called dual phase. still 21K (friend of mine who works for a cable joining company tells me that most of the cost is in effect a "fine" paid to the local council for digging up their road). Anyway, thanks for your interest. plug wiring is also my limit when it comes to electrics! hehe.

SSE have today quoted me £21600 to install a separate supply. Hence my original question. On the subject of "Diversity" I guessed around 20% ie: I can connect 20kw to an 18kw supply as the maximum I would ever use would be 16kw. SSE advised me that the "diversity" at my property would be 22% They also said I can keep the electric shower and my 1st chalet but that I can only use lower power such as lights, TV, etc in the 2nd one. They told me that the highest drain things are instant heat such as electric showers, electric heating and electric cooking. everything else is comparatively low KW.

SSE have today quoted me £21600 to install a separate supply. Hence my original question.

I'm not doing anything improperly. electric was installed by qualified electrician and signed-off properly. Good advice about using gas. thanks.

Hi All, I have a large Victorian house currently arranged as 2 flats with separate kitchens but both coming off 1 electric supply. 2 washing machines, 2 kettles, 2 toasters, 2 microwaves, 2 air-fryers, 2 fridge/freezers, 5 bedrooms in total, 1 sitting room in total 1 x 4 ring induction hob heating and hot water mostly gas but has electric immersion cylinder back up for Hot water. Also have a garden chalet with kitchenette and electric shower. Chalet connected to house supply via armoured cable. 1 single ring induction hob, 1 kettle, 1 toaster, 1 electric fire, 1 combination microwave. 1 electric shower, 1 small fridge/freezer Can I supply a 2nd garden chalet from my existing supply? main house fuse is 100amp 2nd chalet to have 1 x immersion cylinder, 1 x kettle, 1 toaster, 1 x combination microwave, 1 x 2 ring induction hob. 1 x saniflo pump All light bulbs are the new low energy ones. I built the log cabin / chalet myself all apart from the electrics and am keen to do another one but in brick/blocks. Thanks in advance for any help/tips/advice... (PS: please not too much technical jargon. my understanding of electrics is limited) RobDorset