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Gran Alacant Forum => Local Services, Builders, Installers etc. => Topic started by: Arab on March 10, 2016, 18:28.
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Need some help. Looking to increase our electricity supply to the house. I was told I needed a Boletin? and that this can only be done by a Spanish electrician. I have been quoted 200 to 600 Euros for this, anybody know if this is correct or is there an alternative?
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Yes this can only be done by a registered electrician. The Boletin is the official paperwork that states the supply has been upgraded safely and by a properly registered person. Seems you have a big difference in your estimate. ??? If you contact Iberdola they will be able to help.
https://www.iberdrola.es/customers/contact/hotlines
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I had heard that if you have your electricity supply increased that you also pay a higher charge for that electricity, does anyone know if this is correct?
Hazel
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There are different tariffs available - such as day and night etc. Always worth talking to your supplier about what is best for your needs.
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I visited the Iberdrola office last Friday to be told the same information. Does anyone know of a registered electrician in GA. Thanks.
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What exactly do you mean by "increase"? I had never heard there was a hard limit? Or are you talking about having the ability to have more items turned on at once (kettle, heater, hob) for example?
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Hi gaveteran
I am not very technically minded so maybe i dont explain what i mean very well, yes, being able to have more things on, perhaps increase is the wrong word, i think there are different input levels which do allow you to use more things on at once without the trip switch tripping but it cost more for your electricity charges if you do?
Hazel
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My house was originally fitted with a 15 amp main breaker but does trip when there are too many electrical appliances turned on. You will be charged more for electricity but its not too much. Well worth the convenience. Registered electrician anyone?
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Hi, if you speak to Isobel at the Foreign Advisory Bureau [ FAB office ] in Masa square next to the Patagonia , they have contacts for several professional workmen. The office number is
0034 966699936. They speak Spanish and English. Look forward to your next visit. !
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Hi Denandrose, thanks for the reply. I'll give them a call. Back on 17th may, same place 8.30 ish.
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yes, being able to have more things on
Hi Hazel, glad you told me that since I can at least tell you I have had this done in three houses I have lived in. It's an incredibly simple matter of snapping out an underpowered breaker and slotting in a higher rated one - takes 3-5 minutes. Now I cannot speak to how safe that is per se, but I can tell you its what a proper qualified Spanish electrician did for me three times (two different electricians) and each time it cost about €30.... NOT €600!
I can't see how that could possibly affect your bill (other than letting you use more items of course) unless I am missing something entirely?
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There is a charge on your bill for "capacity", we are on 5.5 KW and are billed accordingly, see attached.
Once the new smart meters are installed they will know if you have an "unofficial" upgrade (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160403/cb7364128f4afd507926d57f438f3248.jpg)
Hope this helps
Regards all
John
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Wow I never knew that, how interesting. Still, I can understand them wanting to be paid extra if I'm a gluttonous madman who wants my kettle and cooker on at the same time :'(
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Wow I never knew that, how interesting. Still, I can understand them wanting to be paid extra if I'm a gluttonous madman who wants my kettle and cooker on at the same time :'(
It's something you take for granted in other countries I guess. I was told by an electrician that the new smart meters will cut out at the meter if you use more current than the one you are shown as having, So any quick fix upgrades will trip if you forget to turn the oven off, before er indoors starts using her straighteners whilst making tea.
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We managed to increase our voltage when we were out in March. Our solicitor arranged a Spanish electrician for us who done the job and we picked up our Boletin. Now we can have the oven, hob, TV lights etc all on at the same time without tripping the switch. Well worth it. Something we take for granted in the UK
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I suppose ultimately, and bearing in mind the interesting information that John had, the answer is that the upgrade in house costs whatever five minutes work is worth, and if you're honest enough (or about to get caught out by the new meters) a phone call to Iberdrola and whatever extra it costs you per month. Right? Certainly anything over €50 for the actual work is untenable?
PS - Don't get me started about why on earth we are not all solar given we have 458+ days of sun a year :)
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Had a look at our bill and we are on 3.3 kw so i guess that must be the lowest input level, we can work around it for the moment but if, hopefully, we are ever able to retire there as we would like, we would probably have that increased. Thankyou for all of the input, so to speak. 🙂
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Hi Jane and Jim, are you able to give me the name of your solicitor and/or electrician? Thanks in advance.
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Anybody got an email address for someone who can change my electric and a rough idea of the cost ?
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Speak to Iberdrola either by phone or by popping into one of their shops is the best option.
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Hi Spurs, I have also been asking. If you get a reply please let me know.
Hi AHV, This is exactly what I did last Friday and was told to use a registered electrician.
Registered electrician anyone.
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Hi "up the iron" the electrician is Pablo Espinosa, S.L. electricidad he is in Torrevejecca, sorry dont have a phone number but Google it as we had to go to his business to pick up the Boletin. You can also go on the Iberdrola website and apply to have it done online but not sure how long this takes
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Many thanks Jane and Jim, I think a bit of googling is in order.
Hi Den and Rose, I did email Isobel but no answer yet.
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Hi All, RESULT, Thanks Den and Rose, I had an email from FAB. and will be sorted when we are over in may. Many thanks for those who did reply.
For all those interested (nearly 700 views) if you have a RCB fitted by a man in the pub without getting a "Boletin" supplied, when the smart meters are fitted and you drag too much leccy the meter will trip and only your electric company can reset it.
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PS. If anyone sees me out and about in GA with my trademark black hat and goatie beard come and introduce yourself.
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I visited the Iberdrola office last Friday to be told the same information. Does anyone know of a registered electrician in GA. Thanks.
Is there an office i could visit in order to switch the electric on
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Hi kh511, the Iberdrola office I visited was on calle Muelle in Santa Pola. Its by the side of the castle.
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Help needed where is fab please
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It is in the Masa Square near Big Als
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