Hello all, I have been asked to do a eicr on a property, as the client has asked to rectify any issues as I go along, I have come across a supply to some storage heaters running off a oldb3036 consumer unit. It is running off a 24 hour supply ie 4 terminal meter but within it has contactors. I need to change this board but how do I approach it and where do I start I ve posted some pics the contactors are within the consumer unit. Is there a consumer unit to replace it or something else I can purchase
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Several manufacturers make contactors that can fit within a consumer unit on the din rail.
For example Fusebox do these FuseBox Installation Contactors - https://www.expertelectrical.co.uk/fuse-box-installation-contactors
So my initial thought would be to explore a new consumer unit with shortened bus bar that has enough ways to fit the contactors in.
What is triggering the contactors, is there a time clock somewhere?
For example Fusebox do these FuseBox Installation Contactors - https://www.expertelectrical.co.uk/fuse-box-installation-contactors
So my initial thought would be to explore a new consumer unit with shortened bus bar that has enough ways to fit the contactors in.
What is triggering the contactors, is there a time clock somewhere?
Needs to be a consumer unit with a full DIN rail, not a half one.
I can see one reason. Exposed live parts on two of the fuses, where the sealant over the screws hs fallen out.
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Thank you for your input, I'm assuming there's a clock somewhere that controls them. I did not really look as I have to go there again to finish off some more work tomorrow. Thank you for your reply
Who mentioned half a din rail? Unless he's edited it of course....
No one before I did. OP would be more than a little miffed if he got on sight, opened up his new CU, and then found the rail wouldn't take a contactor.
I see, that makes sense! I was thinking of the length of din rail and thinking why would it be half the length but I get what you mean now - not the ones where there is only the top half of the rail. Sorry, being a bit dim tonight.
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Its a metal enclosure but not IP rated as all the bungs are missing, the fuse carriers are 30amps ceramic. I d prefer not to change but I ll have to give it a c2 as there's access to live parts.
OP
Also the cables 2.5mm on a 30amp fuse
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