Old crabtree consumer unit

I was at a customers house, and was testing the 30ma RCD main switch, which failed on xtest (greater than 40ma). Now I would like just to replace it, rather than try. Two older consumer units , one with a single RCD for all circuits, the other with no RCD at all. Find great deals on eBay for Metal Clad Consumer Unit in Electrical Building Materials and Supplies. Our varied range of consumer units includes the stylish Starbreaker, which includes the finger safe, insulated busbar assembly.

Letting you simply clip in your devices and get on with the rest of your installation.

Our stock includes 17th Edition and Amendment compliant consumer units including fully loade high integrity, mains switch and split load boards. Of course, we also stock all devices such as MCBs, RCBOs, RCDs and isolators. There are so many reasons to choose Wylex.

This includes our leading consumer units , including the stylish ‘L’ Series. We can help you to comply with the th Edition of the Wiring Regulations with our Arc Fault Detection Devices. Domestic consumer units receive the main electrical supply and distribute it to individual circuits throughout the home to provide electricity.

Fuse boxes for homes play a crucial role in helping to prevent electric shocks and electrical fires. Can you still get type breakers or equivalent.

The cable entry knockouts are on all. Browse through the range of products in the table below. The Starbreaker domestic consumer unit range introduces an innovative modular concept to the market.

Crabtree Starbreaker Consumer Units. Filter by Type and Size Consumer Units Dual RCD 17th Edition. The Sparky says I need a new board. These have the bottom screw set to the right.

Instructions on wiring a consumer unit to UK specifications for dual RCD and RCBO consumer units. Here is a detailed explanation of the consumer unit and how it should be installed in the UK. From the looks of it, this metal box was constructed specifically for the flats here.

It is embedded in a concrete wall (actually its a plywood fascia on a concrete wall). Usually with incoming RCD which also acts as the main switch and for a: - shower one MCB 45A - garage two MCBs. The TD line consumer units I find a bit flimsy so that is why I tend to use MK. I have also used forum sponsor ones which also fit perfectly.

Manufacturers will prefer you to use only there equipment as they want all the profit. Miniature RCBOs take up less space in the consumer unit and so provide more wiring space for the installer, making the installation process easier and quicker. Starbreaker RCBOs go one step further, they have switched neutral built in as standar live and neutral conductors do not have to be disconnected for insulation resistance testing.

Already have a CEF account. Activate your account to enable online ordering and keep up to date with the latest offers. The lighting circuit is a riing on a 7. Ctype distribution board.

CMiniature Circuit breaker. Each time it stays on for 5mins or. MK Electric is a renowned provider of consumer units that are stylishly designed to blend in with the environment so that they can be installed anywhere within the home. An old consumer unit with pullout fuse carriers.

Here the fuses are cartridge fuses. Other types use fuse wire. Fitting an RCBO in a Consumer Unit John Ward. Unsubscribe from John Ward? Consumer unit accessories are component parts that are used in conjunction with consumer units , which are a kind of distribution board.

Distribution boards are a part of an electrical power system that supplies electricity to subsidiary circuits, and they are most commonly found in domestic settings.