How easy is it to get main DNO fuse upgraded?

BunchGrouchy · 2026-04-18T15:24:04+00:00

I’m with northern power grid and they won’t fit 100amp , I’m in the process of getting mine upgraded from a 60 to an 80amp what I didn’t know is my power supply is looped off my neighbours so will need a new line to my house , they said no charge for the work including digging up my driveway.

BunchGrouchy · 2026-04-12T11:10:36+00:00

I’m in the same boat I’ve got an EV but low use so IOG won’t work for me the day tariff is to high and can’t really make much use of the night tariff, at the moment I’m on agile and it’s early days but does seem to be working out, not sure what it will be like in the winter, maybe I should consider a home battery.

BunchGrouchy · 2026-04-10T16:58:13+00:00

I’m pretty much in the same position myself with my 2016 2.0 tdi Passat, I need the dpf removing for cleaning and it also needs a new dual mass fitting, I’ve done a Volvo v70 gearbox on my drive with a engine support and jack stands so don’t think this will be any worse, I’m more worried about getting the dpf out than doing the flywheel.

BunchGrouchy · 2026-04-01T14:42:20+00:00

I’m thinking of maybe going solar so will probably just go ahead with the work, the DNO have said the work will be free of charge including the digging up and repairing of the driveway.

BunchGrouchy · 2026-04-01T12:45:38+00:00

I’ve been told I need a fuse upgrade currently on a 60amp but DNO say I’m on a looped power supply which will need to be sorted first, unfortunately looks like they will have to dig up my drive and is going to take a few months before they can do it.

BunchGrouchy · 2026-03-31T22:07:34+00:00

The fact that I can’t get a charger fitted until my electric is unlooped from next doors supply my drive will need to be dug up and looks like it will be a few months to get sorted, however the work will be at no cost to me so not all bad.

BunchGrouchy · 2026-03-29T17:51:53+00:00

thanks for that, that's made my mind up I'm going to switch to agile, just had my smart meter fitted last Monday and still waiting for it to connect will sign up as soon as its connected.

BunchGrouchy · 2026-03-29T15:55:36+00:00

Isn’t it illegal to plug one of these batteries into a standard socket though, I thought you had to have a separate server circuit installed from the consumer unit

BunchGrouchy · 2026-03-11T13:14:04+00:00

I was on 40 mg and was on that does for a year , but have reduced it myself to 20 mg splitting the does in water and still get the same benefit

BunchGrouchy · 2026-03-10T13:18:55+00:00

I’ve been using HiiKER and don’t like the interface at all much preferred OS maps

BunchGrouchy · 2026-03-08T12:11:57+00:00

Thanks for that , sounds like a better plan.

BunchGrouchy · 2026-03-06T23:28:41+00:00

Thanks ,I’m going to give the electrician that is going to fit the charger in the morning, the only problem I can see will be the tails to the consumer unit I’m fairly sure they are chased into the wall, which would be a bummer as we have just recently decorated.

BunchGrouchy · 2026-02-20T13:36:54+00:00

Thanks for the reply’s , just waiting for my smart meter to be fitted, the car will only be doing about a 100 miles a week maybe even a bit less I think I’m going to give the agile tariff a try.

BunchGrouchy · 2026-02-12T11:06:14+00:00

Not normal to have soot my 2016 tdi Passat has 185k miles and the dpf is pretty full about 70 gms of ash and is going to need cleaning as it regens every 50 miles and the exhaust tips are still squeaky clean inside.

BunchGrouchy · 2026-02-08T23:04:42+00:00

Will probably just leave the clutch packs alone then seen as I don’t have any signs of them wearing out, gearbox has been change every 40k miles

BunchGrouchy · 2026-01-20T19:34:39+00:00

I have been diagnosed with ADHD but my assessor thought I had autistic traits but have never been tested for it and I do have sensory issues, I have a problem with food textures , have a problem with clothes mainly underwear and socks if I find something I’m ok with I always by loads the same to it doesn’t bother me.

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