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[TheBoy]

I'll check next time I'm over, but get a feeling Mum's 3 Phase supply is also 100A.

That would explain why the streetlights dim when her (electric) boiler fires up

100A service head is standard , but many are down-rated to 60 or 80 amp HRC fuse internally 

Also, didn't the DNO (distribution network operator) aka electric board  insist on hazardous location and explosion proof electrical fittings being used at your location following the "incident " 

Bicester has a new eco town, supposedly set up with public transport and set up for EVs.  The buses, well, their frequency and reliability is predictable, but the feeds are all 60A*, so hardly ideal for them charging EVs...   ...though as Kevin Wood says, if everyone plugged in, the local substation equipment would let out all of the magic smoke.


*According the the sensationalist media, so obviously no idea if that's the feed or just a small fuse.

[dave the builder]

I'll check next time I'm over, but get a feeling Mum's 3 Phase supply is also 100A.

That would explain why the streetlights dim when her (electric) boiler fires up

100A service head is standard , but many are down-rated to 60 or 80 amp HRC fuse internally 

Also, didn't the DNO (distribution network operator) aka electric board  insist on hazardous location and explosion proof electrical fittings being used at your location following the "incident " 

Bicester has a new eco town, supposedly set up with public transport and set up for EVs.  The buses, well, their frequency and reliability is predictable, but the feeds are all 60A*, so hardly ideal for them charging EVs...   ...though as Kevin Wood says, if everyone plugged in, the local substation equipment would let out all of the magic smoke.


*According the the sensationalist media, so obviously no idea if that's the feed or just a small fuse.

you may as well just order a nice big diesel generator and fuel bowser then to charge your EVs
order NOW off Ebay and you should have them delivered in time for the 2030 deadline 

[Kevin Wood]

I'll check next time I'm over, but get a feeling Mum's 3 Phase supply is also 100A.

That would explain why the streetlights dim when her (electric) boiler fires up

100A service head is standard , but many are down-rated to 60 or 80 amp HRC fuse internally 

Also, didn't the DNO (distribution network operator) aka electric board  insist on hazardous location and explosion proof electrical fittings being used at your location following the "incident " 

Bicester has a new eco town, supposedly set up with public transport and set up for EVs.  The buses, well, their frequency and reliability is predictable, but the feeds are all 60A*, so hardly ideal for them charging EVs...   ...though as Kevin Wood says, if everyone plugged in, the local substation equipment would let out all of the magic smoke.


*According the the sensationalist media, so obviously no idea if that's the feed or just a small fuse.

A mate of mine has a 60A incomer and is an ECO type so has an EV, heat pump, solar, giant bomb LiPo battery, the works.
His main fuse keeps going pop. He's requested a bigger one but the DNO are dragging their heels while they decide if he can have one.

[Kevin Wood]

you may as well just order a nice big diesel generator and fuel bowser then to charge your EVs
order NOW off Ebay and you should have them delivered in time for the 2030 deadline 

That's not a bad way to launder red diesel for road use.

[LC0112G]

Euro traveller is OK. One seat row less than Easyjet, and if NEO aircraft then it's the same seats... Actually pretty comfortable having sat in them to Gran Canaria and back several times without issue.

Only handy tip that I can offer is to have a look at the Highlife Magazine online and if there is something particular that you want to drink or eat, then pre order it at least 72 hours before and it will be on board for you. This particularly applies to any hot food because it won't be on board unless you pre order it. Same for the return flight.

Depends on the route and time of day, but we can quickly sell out of things like prosecco and have nowt left for the return. Preoodering prevents this is preorders are loaded especially. Same for any duty free

Also, ask at Check in about upgrading to Club. Sometimes you can get lucky and get it for a fraction of the regular fare. This also applies to longhaul. 
If you want to pm me the flight details I can see if I know anyone operating it.

And there, in a word, is the whole problem with British F*k*ing Airways ever since that idiot Willy Walsh took charge. Prosecco FFS. The ONLY things that should be for sale on a BA morning flight are Sausage Sandwiches, Bacon Rolls, and a Full English (which must include Black Pudding). I'll accept (and leave well alone) scrambles eggs in place of a proper fried egg (due to the complications of supplying proper fried eggs on a plane). And proper toast with butter that isn't frozen to -40C so rock hard you can't spread it - none of this hash brown nonsense.

If I wanted Prosecco I'd fly Alitalia, or whatever they're called this week.

BA0578 on 22nd Jan, and BA0597 on 28th Jan. By all means warn the cabin crew there might be a couple of grumpy old buggas to "serve".

[dave the builder]

A mate of mine has a 60A incomer and is an ECO type so has an EV, heat pump, solar, giant bomb LiPo battery, the works.
His main fuse keeps going pop. He's requested a bigger one but the DNO are dragging their heels while they decide if he can have one.

clicky linky

he can have as many as he likes 
obviously he can't remove the DNO seals on the cut out to fit one though 

[Doctor Gollum]

Euro traveller is OK. One seat row less than Easyjet, and if NEO aircraft then it's the same seats... Actually pretty comfortable having sat in them to Gran Canaria and back several times without issue.

Only handy tip that I can offer is to have a look at the Highlife Magazine online and if there is something particular that you want to drink or eat, then pre order it at least 72 hours before and it will be on board for you. This particularly applies to any hot food because it won't be on board unless you pre order it. Same for the return flight.

Depends on the route and time of day, but we can quickly sell out of things like prosecco and have nowt left for the return. Preoodering prevents this is preorders are loaded especially. Same for any duty free

Also, ask at Check in about upgrading to Club. Sometimes you can get lucky and get it for a fraction of the regular fare. This also applies to longhaul. 
If you want to pm me the flight details I can see if I know anyone operating it.

And there, in a word, is the whole problem with British F*k*ing Airways ever since that idiot Willy Walsh took charge. Prosecco FFS. The ONLY things that should be for sale on a BA morning flight are Sausage Sandwiches, Bacon Rolls, and a Full English (which must include Black Pudding). I'll accept (and leave well alone) scrambles eggs in place of a proper fried egg (due to the complications of supplying proper fried eggs on a plane). And proper toast with butter that isn't frozen to -40C so rock hard you can't spread it - none of this hash brown nonsense.

If I wanted Prosecco I'd fly Alitalia, or whatever they're called this week.

BA0578 on 22nd Jan, and BA0597 on 28th Jan. By all means warn the cabin crew there might be a couple of grumpy old buggas to "serve".

Ah, Very Nice, as opposed the That's nice, which is in France 

Club still get proper fizz. So there's that. And you'll get a bottle of water and a cereal bar/packet of crisps more that you would off Easyjet  Ask nicely and you'll get two each A word of warning, the buy on board is ordered via the on board WiFi and is card only. I can see one of those being an potential hurdle, which may be avoided by pre ordering from the office ahead of time. 72 hrs should pretty much guarantee it rather than chancing the 24 hour minimum 

I must confess,. The last time I flew BA Longhaul as a passenger, even Traveller got bucks fizz pre take off.

Wee Willie Wanka and the complete oppstard that replaced him are both cursed throughout the network. I hope never to encounter either, or they might suffer the same fate as Michael O'Really when our paths crossed. 

[VXL V6]

A mate of mine has a 60A incomer and is an ECO type so has an EV, heat pump, solar, giant bomb LiPo battery, the works.
His main fuse keeps going pop. He's requested a bigger one but the DNO are dragging their heels while they decide if he can have one.

clicky linky

he can have as many as he likes 
obviously he can't remove the DNO seals on the cut out to fit one though 

Or use a dab of superglue to reinstate the seal enough for it not to be noticed on a casual glance. 

[dave the builder]

A mate of mine has a 60A incomer and is an ECO type so has an EV, heat pump, solar, giant bomb LiPo battery, the works.
His main fuse keeps going pop. He's requested a bigger one but the DNO are dragging their heels while they decide if he can have one.

clicky linky

he can have as many as he likes 
obviously he can't remove the DNO seals on the cut out to fit one though 

Or use a dab of superglue to reinstate the seal enough for it not to be noticed on a casual glance. 

or just buy some new seals 

[Raeturbo]

Here’s some…..🦭🦭🦭🦭🦭

[countrywoman]

The main fuse blew at my old place, electrician mate came out and fitted a new one and he had the seal tool (totally illegal!)

[dave the builder]

The main fuse blew at my old place, electrician mate came out and fitted a new one and he had the seal tool (totally illegal!)

So you refused to allow him to remove the seal. replace the service head HRC fuse and waited patiently for he DNO lads to turn up 
your Gran's life support machine must have good back up batteries 

[Andy B]

Years back, a set of step of step ladders fell in my garage & fell against the fuse box & managed to snap the main fuse carrier where the wire  for the seal went. I'm not sure that the bloke that changed the meter believed me when he saw it some time later....

[Kevin Wood]

My last house had a wood and bakelite CU and while I was in the process of adding a circuit for a new kitchen the wooden frame fell apart in my hands and left me holding the bakelite remains with it all still live. I decided the best course of action was to pull the main fuse and be damned with the lead seal. Fitted a new CU and never got round to getting the seal replaced. It got done at the next meter change without attracting any comment.

[dave the builder]

Yep , gas and electric meters are meant to be replaced every 10 years with a checked/calibrated meters 

Technically... IF a meter is found with no seals  the utility company could sue for meter fraud/tampering .

I have seals and a crimp, so I can re-seal henley blocks ,incoming isolators etc (customer's equipment)

Obviously i would NEVER  touch the DNO's equipment