Dedicated Circuit Installation In Steyning & Horsham

Installing a 7kW EV charger is a significant addition to any Steyning property’s electrical system. It’s essentially like adding another house worth of demand to your supply. Before we install a dedicated EV circuit, we look at your consumer unit. Many older boards lack the space or the safety components—like Surge Protection Devices (SPDs) or Type A RCBOs—required for modern car charging.
If your board is outdated, we can perform a consumer unit upgrade to bring your home in line with current safety standards. We also take care of the technical side with UK Power Networks (UKPN), notifying them of the increased load on your property to make sure the local grid can handle your new charger.

Most standard plug sockets are only rated for 13 amps. A modern electric oven or cooker often pulls much more than this. If you try to run it on a standard circuit, you risk melting the wires behind the wall or constantly tripping the fuse. A dedicated circuit uses thicker cable and a higher-rated breaker to handle the heat and power safely.

We would need to look at your consumer unit (fuse box). If there are spare "ways" or switches available, we can often add a new circuit easily. If the board is full or uses old-fashioned rewireable fuses, you will likely need a consumer unit upgrade to accommodate new additions like a hot tub or an EV charger.

While you could technically run a small light from an existing circuit, any office with heating, computers, and a kettle should have its own dedicated sub-main. This prevents your office equipment from crashing if a fault occurs inside the main house, and it allows us to install the correct SWA cabling for outdoor safety.

We take great care when routing cables, especially in Steyning’s older timber-framed or lath-and-plaster properties. We aim to use non-invasive routes like loft spaces, under floorboards, or neat external conduit where possible. We always tidy up after ourselves and respect your home throughout the process.

BS 7671 is the UK national standard for electrical installations. Any new dedicated circuit we install must meet these rules to ensure it is safe from fire and electric shock. As fully qualified electricians, we certify all our work to these standards and provide you with the legal paperwork required if you ever decide to sell your property.

Yes. Electric showers require a dedicated supply because they heat water instantly, which uses a massive amount of electricity. We will calculate the correct cable size based on the kilowatt rating of your shower and the distance from your fuse board to make sure it operates safely without overheating.