Below 3 kw power ?
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Re: Below 3 kw power ?
That's a laugh. The minimum power you can contract for is 3,3 which is virtually useless.
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Re: Below 3 kw power ?
No, you can apply for the Tarifa Social which is less than 3kw.
It may be useless but the tariff does exist. There are also two other tariffs below 3kw. http://www.endesaonline.es/ES/Hogare...ifas/index.asp |
Re: Below 3 kw power ?
Originally Posted by Beachcomber
(Post 7537797)
That's a laugh. The minimum power you can contract for is 3,3 which is virtually useless.
We manage OK with 3.3 - just don't put both fan heaters on at the same time! Or don't use the oil-filled radiator at the same time as the kettle and washing machine. We very rarely use electric heating. We don't have a microwave, dishwasher or tumble drier and and our hot water is gas. |
Re: Below 3 kw power ?
Originally Posted by Beachcomber
(Post 7537797)
That's a laugh. The minimum power you can contract for is 3,3 which is virtually useless.
I have a 15Amp (3kW) breaker and it's fine. So long as I don't try running the kettle AND the immersion heater, OR the iron OR the fan heater at the same time. It keeps the lights on, the fridge cold, the telly running - when it doesn't explode :eek: and the computer going. (Plus, the supply voltage dips significantly when I pull much current, so I doubt that the infrastructure would support people consuming mich more than 3kW each around here - better some for all than none for some.) Since I don't have a power shower, electric cooker, air-con or arc-welder it's good enough for me :thumbsup: |
Re: Below 3 kw power ?
Originally Posted by Beachcomber
(Post 7537797)
That's a laugh. The minimum power you can contract for is 3,3 which is virtually useless.
Rgds Rotor |
Re: Below 3 kw power ?
...but, do you have an ICP switch fitted? This is the switch that trips when you use more than the power you are contracted for. It is installed by Sevillana (or equivalent) and sealed so that you can't bypass it (in theory at least).
I have one fitted in only one of my three properties. |
Re: Below 3 kw power ?
Originally Posted by Beachcomber
(Post 7543186)
...but, do you have an ICP switch fitted? This is the switch that trips when you use more than the power you are contracted for. It is installed by Sevillana (or equivalent) and sealed so that you can't bypass it (in theory at least).
I have one fitted in only one of my three properties. |
Re: Below 3 kw power ?
During a winter break we had about 3 x 2kw heaters on to warm the rooms up at night and it kept tripping the fuse although not everytime, I wondered if it was the circuit breakers where not man enough or could it be Iberdrola triping my fuse box because we were using more than the contracted 3+kw ?
House only 3 years old. |
Re: Below 3 kw power ?
Originally Posted by moblies
(Post 7549082)
During a winter break we had about 3 x 2kw heaters on to warm the rooms up at night and it kept tripping the fuse although not everytime, I wondered if it was the circuit breakers where not man enough or could it be Iberdrola triping my fuse box because we were using more than the contracted 3+kw ?
House only 3 years old. The heaters are probable thermostatically controlled so the breaker only trips when all 3 heaters plus what ever else are drawing power. I'm sure Big Brother UK will be one of the first places to remotely trip domestic electrical supplies for excess demand when it becomes practical |
Re: Below 3 kw power ?
Originally Posted by chrismortley
(Post 7549285)
I wouldn't have thought the cause is anything that sinister,
The heaters are probable thermostatically controlled so the breaker only trips when all 3 heaters plus what ever else are drawing power. I'm sure Big Brother UK will be one of the first places to remotely trip domestic electrical supplies for excess demand when it becomes practical |
Re: Below 3 kw power ?
Originally Posted by jdr
(Post 7549365)
Probably like chris said, they would rather let you use it then fine you for going over limit. ;-))
Anyone got that US DJ'S lawers phone number? |
Re: Below 3 kw power ?
Originally Posted by chrismortley
(Post 7549487)
Blimey can you believe it , I've made one detrimental remark about the government & Jacqui Smith has added me to her UK least most wanted list
Anyone got that US DJ'S lawers phone number? |
Re: Below 3 kw power ?
Originally Posted by jdr
(Post 7549622)
It`s amazing who reads this site. ;-))
At least this one is not PAYG |
Re: Below 3 kw power ?
Hey don't hold me back Gordon, Ill smash em up, let me at those ex-pats I'm well hard me :eek::eek::eek:
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Re: Below 3 kw power ?
It's quite easy to get Iberdrola to upgrade you to 5.5 or 8.8 if you wish them too.
I have customers who are struggling on 3.3 and in the winter they have terrible trouble, especially over Christmas when they are cooking lunch. If Iberdrola try and fob you off with the lack of current to the area, then just cite European regulations that Spain signed up to in 2002 promising everyone will have the option of 5.5 by 2006. Spain took a huge grant from the European Union coffers to be able to meet this promise, so they have no choice but to ensure the supply. Don't let them get away with it. Mike. |
Re: Below 3 kw power ?
Originally Posted by snikpoh
(Post 7543627)
Please be aware that it is a contractual obligation to have an ICP fitted. If Iberdrola (or equivalent) call and find it missing, be prepared to pay a BIG fine.
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Re: Below 3 kw power ?
Originally Posted by Mike Cross
(Post 7549698)
It's quite easy to get Iberdrola to upgrade you to 5.5 or 8.8 if you wish them too.
I have customers who are struggling on 3.3 and in the winter they have terrible trouble, especially over Christmas when they are cooking lunch. If Iberdrola try and fob you off with the lack of current to the area, then just cite European regulations that Spain signed up to in 2002 promising everyone will have the option of 5.5 by 2006. Spain took a huge grant from the European Union coffers to be able to meet this promise, so they have no choice but to ensure the supply. Don't let them get away with it. Mike. all put in with the acceptance of both the architech and the local planning auth, only to find that after they have bought they have only got a 3KW supply ( and those are the lucky ones, the others usually find that builders supply is cut off and iberdrola aint gonna connect anyway)!! Even worse there are whole urbanisations with this problem affecting hundreds if not thousands!! |
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