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telectrix · Mar 16, 2015

relating to the amendment 3 and the ridiculous non-combustible CU reg., as a part of my after care service, i always book a free to client call-back on any CU changes after 2/3 years to ensure that there are no problems, checking tightness of terminations etc. this is one i installed in 2012, checked today. some will knock the chint boards, but i've never had any problems with them, and the solid RCD feed links make for a tidy amount of room to dress your cables in. as it happens, 2 of the N terminations in the N bar needed a slight tweak. all others were solid.

Andy78 · Mar 16, 2015

I would say the continued tightness of the terminations is due to your proper installation of them and not necesarilly a bonus to be considered with this particular brand of CU. The terminals are merely doing the job they should be designed for.
I would reckon that most loose connections arise from tails being tightened only the one time upon installation instead of leaving them to settle then re-tightening, and poor care taken when tightening terminals with multiple conductors in them.

telectrix · Mar 16, 2015

totally agree with you. my comment about the chint boards was just the space available above the MCBs, where some other boards have floppy tails evertwhere.

Pete999 · Mar 16, 2015

telectrix said:
relating to the amendment 3 and the ridiculous non-combustible CU reg., as a part of my after care service, i always book a free to client call-back on any CU changes after 2/3 years to ensure that there are no problems, checking tightness of terminations etc. this is one i installed in 2012, checked today. some will knock the chint boards, but i've never had any problems with them, and the solid RCD feed links make for a tidy amount of room to dress your cables in. as it happens, 2 of the N terminations in the N bar needed a slight tweak. all others were solid.

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Still looks good mate, but then if it's done properly it should, nice one

Andy78 · Mar 16, 2015

telectrix said:
totally agree with you. my comment about the chint boards was just the space available above the MCBs, where some other boards have floppy tails evertwhere.

Ah I see. Good install and props to you for your aftercare service, that's not something I have considered myself.

Geordie Spark · Mar 16, 2015

telectrix said:
totally agree with you. my comment about the chint boards was just the space available above the MCBs, where some other boards have floppy tails evertwhere.

Nice tidy job there Tel.

telectrix · Mar 16, 2015

mein gott! a compliment from god. no mention of thieving scouser. are you OK, geordie. have you taken your meds?

Geordie Spark · Mar 16, 2015

telectrix said:
mein gott! a compliment from god. no mention of thieving scouser. are you OK, geordie. have you taken your meds?

Well I could have said it's a canny job for a Scouser or even asked who did it for you but I thought I'd be nice to you for a change. :angel_smile::love:

However, normal service can be resumed faster than a fart disappearing in a whirlwind if you so wish. :devil2:

GB.Kayak · Mar 16, 2015

telectrix said:
relating to the amendment 3 and the ridiculous non-combustible CU reg., as a part of my after care service, i always book a free to client call-back on any CU changes after 2/3 years to ensure that there are no problems, checking tightness of terminations etc. this is one i installed in 2012, checked today. some will knock the chint boards, but i've never had any problems with them, and the solid RCD feed links make for a tidy amount of room to dress your cables in. as it happens, 2 of the N terminations in the N bar needed a slight tweak. all others were solid.

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t, thanks for sharing your excellent example of quality workmanship.

... did you use a rule on the neutrals?

Silly Sausage · Mar 16, 2015

Very nice Tel.
Now let's analyse this for a moment.
No obvious signs of overheating connections and it hasn't gone up in flames.
Just a stab in the dark like, could it be that it has been installed properly by a competent Electrician?

GB.Kayak · Mar 16, 2015

Archy Styrigg said:
Very nice Tel.
Now let's analyse this for a moment.
No obvious signs of overheating connections and it hasn't gone up in flames.
Just a stab in the dark like, could it be that it has been installed properly by an experienced and competent Electrician?

... missed just a bit ... ;-P

GMES · Mar 16, 2015

Very nice Tel but wheres the bloody busbar cover

telectrix · Mar 16, 2015

sitting on the bloody cupboard. removed to check tightness of the MCB/busbar terminals. i think i remembered to refit it afterwards.... hmm. what was the question?

Adam W · Mar 16, 2015

I've found Chint stuff to be alright. I've previously installed one of their boards for a temp supply and I've just installed 2 of their contactors, so I'll see how I get on with those.

Geordie Spark · Mar 16, 2015

GMES said:
Very nice Tel but wheres the bloody busbar cover

If this is the CU he fitted above the bog you can take a guess and probably be right!!

NDG Elecs · Mar 16, 2015

GMES said:
Very nice Tel but wheres the bloody busbar cover

Aye, and where's your solid din rail blanks an ya bonding an that live on the far left breaker don't look too straight either!! :smilewinkgrin::smilewinkgrin:

I have not fitted a board with rigid L/N links for some time, I do miss them. What brands do still use them at the mo? I tend to fit Hager the majority of the time.

Nice work and aftercare Tel, if I could get more organised I may nick that idea off you.

Des 56 · Mar 16, 2015

as a part of my after care service, i always book a free to client call-back on any CU changes after 2/3 years to ensure that there are no problems

If the truth be told, Tel needed to try out is spanking new torque screwdriver he had for his birthday:sailor:

resent: :smiley2:

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