Dedicated mains: separate thread for Blackadder!

[Pharos]

I'd like to se some result analysis of before/after with all this, or more importantly have benefits demonstrated.

[TheFlash]

I'd like to se some result analysis of before/after with all this, or more importantly have benefits demonstrated.

What format would you like to see the results in?

What sort of benefits would you expect to see or need to see?

And why: what is your interest here? Are you thinking of doing the same?

[The Black Adder]

Thanks guys.

Thanks Barry. I've always heard that a separate mains for hifi is the golden ticket. But there does seem to be some opposing views, more than I would have thought so far.

I've been doing some research in to the parts list based on Nigel's post.

Here is what I have so far:

x1 of these - https://www.yesss.co.uk/switchgear-d...-ez92cu-p23548

x1 f these - https://www.yesss.co.uk/switchgear-d...9s16263-p23584

x1 of these - https://www.yesss.co.uk/switchgear-d...9d16832-p23579

Is this what I would need to be fitted? The prices seem okay, but could be cheaper maybe?

[The Black Adder]

BTW.... they guy I had round quoted £400+ for fitting a more modern consumer box, does anyone know if that's a good price?

[struth]

Probably if hes fullyup to date and certified it sounds ok. Gas fitter who fitted my gas fire and fireplace, and altered spur cost about that but 10 years ago. Its the legal bit you are paying for so make sure his credentials are up to date, or you,ll have to pay someone to redo it

[Barry]

What format would you like to see the results in?

What sort of benefits would you expect to see or need to see?

And why: what is your interest here? Are you thinking of doing the same?

Presumably results similar to those showing the 'benefit' of using 5A round pin plugs and sockets over those of BS1363 13A type.

[Barry]

BTW.... they guy I had round quoted £400+ for fitting a more modern consumer box, does anyone know if that's a good price?

I paid about £650 for the work. In my estimation the materials would be around £200, so that leaves roughly £450 for the labour + certification. I would have done it all myself, and could have done the work to an equally high, if not higher, standard; but these days, for insurance purposes, all work needs to conform to the latest regulations and a certificate issued. So even if I had done the work myself (and as I get older I'm increasingly willing to pay for others to do any heavy labour such as raising and then refitting floorboards etc.), I would still have to have employed an electrician qualified to the latest standards to check and 'write off' the work.

A new 10-way consumer unit populated with RCBs will be about £120, and I would expect simply replacing your old CU with a newer one would take no more than a couple of hours.

[TheFlash]

Presumably results similar to those showing the 'benefit' of using 5A round pin plugs and sockets over those of BS1363 13A type.

Nope, you've lost me.

[Barry]

I was being sarcastic - Dennis (Pharos) asked for results/analysis on the benefits of installing a dedicated mains supply before he, or anyone else, went ahead and installed one. Dennis uses 5A round pin plugs and sockets in his system, claiming they have lower contact resistance when mated compared to the 13A type. If there are results/analysis to support such claims then perhaps I might be interested in changing the connectors to the old round pin style.

[TheFlash]

I was being sarcastic - Dennis (Pharos) asked for results/analysis on the benefits of installing a dedicated mains supply before he, or anyone else, went ahead and installed one. Dennis uses 5A round pin plugs and sockets in his system, claiming they have lower contact resistance when mated compared to the 13A type. If there are results/analysis to support such claims then perhaps I might be interested in changing the connectors to the old round pin style.

Ah, I see, I didn't know the history!

We're a diverse bunch, aren't we.