Consumer unit change

Cadgey123 · Apr 2, 2017

I have been asked to change the consumer unit in a clients house and I am looking for any suggestions and ideas to what I should/can do?
The easiest option is to change the MCBS and install a main switch and RCD protection. NOT sure if this would comply with AMD 3 though??

Or I could get the supply company to move the meter and try and fit a new C.U in the space provided, but not keen on joining cables all the existing cables etc.

There is an enclosure sunk in the wall ( previous council flat )
The picture is attached.

Appreciate your experiences or opinions

[ElectriciansForums.net] Consumer unit change

Flanders · Apr 2, 2017

Wylex FALNHISS10SL 10 way Flexible Skeleton Unit + 2x 80 AMP | eBay - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/282376755594?chn=ps&adgroupid=40208487538&rlsatarget=pla-279605285225&abcId=923846&adtype=pla&merchantid=114901286&poi=&googleloc=1007147&device=t&campaignid=738085096&crdt=0&ul_ref=http%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%252Frover%252F1%252F710-134428-41853-0%252F2%253Fmpre%253Dhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.ebay.co.uk%25252Fitm%25252Flike%25252F282376755594%25253Fchn%25253Dps%2526itemid%253D282376755594%2526targetid%253D279605285225%2526device%253Dt%2526adtype%253Dpla%2526googleloc%253D1007147%2526poi%253D%2526campaignid%253D738085096%2526adgroupid%253D40208487538%2526rlsatarget%253Dpla-279605285225%2526abcId%253D923846%2526merchantid%253D114901286%2526gclid%253DCKnHkvaxhtMCFe8V0wode3gB5Q%2526srcrot%253D710-134428-41853-0%2526rvr_id%253D1194080444460 you can try one of these

westward10 · Apr 2, 2017

That really isn't a straight forward task, never seen a Wylex NB mantle board. From your post comments I think you need to consult an electrician.

Cadgey123 · Apr 2, 2017

Thanks mate that looks like the job!!

Is that a standard fit for these metal enclosures? I have never seen one before.

Flanders · Apr 2, 2017

I dont think they are standard i dont do much domestic, measure the old one up and see whats available, they are called skeleton units

westward10 · Apr 2, 2017

I assume you are notifying this to Building Control.

Cadgey123 · Apr 2, 2017

Thanks will do.

Westward easy on the fishing, I don't bite.

buzzlightyear · Apr 2, 2017

the skeleton wylex board will not fit, you will have to fit the new board on the outer metal cupboard. did one last year .

westward10 · Apr 2, 2017

Delete.

mattg4321 · Apr 2, 2017

buzzlightyear said:
the skeleton wylex board will not fit, you will have to fit the new board on the outer metal cupboard. did one last year .

Why not, I've fitted quite a few in the past, and one this coming week actually

mattg4321 · Apr 2, 2017

Flanders said:
Wylex FALNHISS10SL 10 way Flexible Skeleton Unit + 2x 80 AMP | eBay - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/282376755594?chn=ps&adgroupid=40208487538&rlsatarget=pla-279605285225&abcId=923846&adtype=pla&merchantid=114901286&poi=&googleloc=1007147&device=t&campaignid=738085096&crdt=0&ul_ref=http%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%252Frover%252F1%252F710-134428-41853-0%252F2%253Fmpre%253Dhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.ebay.co.uk%25252Fitm%25252Flike%25252F282376755594%25253Fchn%25253Dps%2526itemid%253D282376755594%2526targetid%253D279605285225%2526device%253Dt%2526adtype%253Dpla%2526googleloc%253D1007147%2526poi%253D%2526campaignid%253D738085096%2526adgroupid%253D40208487538%2526rlsatarget%253Dpla-279605285225%2526abcId%253D923846%2526merchantid%253D114901286%2526gclid%253DCKnHkvaxhtMCFe8V0wode3gB5Q%2526srcrot%253D710-134428-41853-0%2526rvr_id%253D1194080444460 you can try one of these

This isn't the new A3 compliant version. I doubt this will be acceptable post 1 Jan 2016.

buzzlightyear · Apr 2, 2017

mattg4321 said:
Why not, I've fitted quite a few in the past, and one this coming week

mattg4321 said:
This isn't the new A3 compliant version.

mattg4321 · Apr 3, 2017

What do you mean by "on the outer metal cupboard"?

davesparks · Apr 3, 2017

mattg4321 said:
This isn't the new A3 compliant version. I doubt this will be acceptable post 1 Jan 2016.

It's inside a steel cabinet, you can't get much more non-combustible

Midwest · Apr 3, 2017

mattg4321 said:
This isn't the new A3 compliant version. I doubt this will be acceptable post 1 Jan 2016.

These might be;
http://www.electrium.co.uk/media/20151123152628_0_Wylex Meter Cabinet Consumer units.pdf

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