Re: Potencia
Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2018 4:10 pm
Hello everyone,
I just came across this thread searching for information and found it very helpful.
We're currently with Iberdrola with a contracted capacity of 5.75kW but we´re hooking up a new hot-tub/spa that needs a maximum of 5kW by itself!
We´re obviously not going to go to 10.75kW because the hot-tub will not always be on and if it is someone won't be cooking at the same time or using the dryer.
So, if we were to switch from 5.75kW to 8kW (and it allows us to do that online) will the daily rate for the fixed part of the invoice change?
So if we're paying 5.75kW x Days x 0.135 €/kW day will we be just paying 8kW x Days x 0.135 €/kW day or will this rate also go up higher? If the latter, how do we know what the new rate will be as I can't find that info anywhere.
Also, do we need to call an electrician for this (considering we are going to potentially pull in an extra 10 amps or so) or are the mains coming into the house already designed for much higher loads? This is a brand new house BTW.
Many thanks in advance for any helps...
P.S. I almost forgot... if the smart meter trips what happens? Does it reset itself within a few minutes or do we have to call Iberdrola to come and reset it? Sorry, we´re new to this whole contracted rate and system.
I just came across this thread searching for information and found it very helpful.
We're currently with Iberdrola with a contracted capacity of 5.75kW but we´re hooking up a new hot-tub/spa that needs a maximum of 5kW by itself!
We´re obviously not going to go to 10.75kW because the hot-tub will not always be on and if it is someone won't be cooking at the same time or using the dryer.
So, if we were to switch from 5.75kW to 8kW (and it allows us to do that online) will the daily rate for the fixed part of the invoice change?
So if we're paying 5.75kW x Days x 0.135 €/kW day will we be just paying 8kW x Days x 0.135 €/kW day or will this rate also go up higher? If the latter, how do we know what the new rate will be as I can't find that info anywhere.
Also, do we need to call an electrician for this (considering we are going to potentially pull in an extra 10 amps or so) or are the mains coming into the house already designed for much higher loads? This is a brand new house BTW.
Many thanks in advance for any helps...
P.S. I almost forgot... if the smart meter trips what happens? Does it reset itself within a few minutes or do we have to call Iberdrola to come and reset it? Sorry, we´re new to this whole contracted rate and system.