Fuse box memera 2000 AD

ssn1122 · Jan 9, 2022

Does anyone know if the Memera 2000AD fuse box is now obsolete . MY EICR report says there is no RCD protection to 3 circuits so I need to replace it as it is obsolete . .

If have to replace this can some recommend a suitable one please which I can pick up from a local DIY place

Do these have to be metal clad and what what does SPD mean

Image of the one I have attached

Thanks

ImpededLoop · Jan 9, 2022

Rcbo pods are still available but it would make sense to replace the consumer unit as they are expensive and wouldn't resolve the other issues that you've mentioned.

A consumer unit replacement is notifiable work for Part P of the building regulations so I'd advise getting an electrician to quote for the necessary work.

timhoward · Jan 9, 2022

The MR30 pods are crazy expensive aren't they - at least £100 a pop from memory?
It would be cheaper to get a whole new consumer unit.

In fact, the missing rcd protection from 3 circuits was (correctly in my view) a C3, so that item is not mandatory to fix.

But the bigger issue is that the RCD got a C2 for failing tests at x1 and x5. So you are back to finding a sparks willing to obtain a 2nd hand RCD for that board (unlikely) or changing the board.

ssn1122 · Jan 9, 2022

timhoward said:
The MR30 pods are crazy expensive aren't they - at least £100 a pop from memory?
It would be cheaper to get a whole new consumer unit.

In fact, the missing rcd protection from 3 circuits was (correctly in my view) a C3, so that item is not mandatory to fix.

But the bigger issue is that the RCD got a C2 for failing tests at x1 and x5. So you are back to finding a sparks willing to obtain a 2nd hand RCD for that board (unlikely) or changing the board.

Any

timhoward said:
The MR30 pods are crazy expensive aren't they - at least £100 a pop from memory?
It would be cheaper to get a whole new consumer unit.

In fact, the missing rcd protection from 3 circuits was (correctly in my view) a C3, so that item is not mandatory to fix.

But the bigger issue is that the RCD got a C2 for failing tests at x1 and x5. So you are back to finding a sparks willing to obtain a 2nd hand RCD for that board (unlikely) or changing the board.

Thanks ...i am.looking at the axiom metal.17th edition fuse boxes on toolstation ..are these any good ?

timhoward · Jan 9, 2022

ssn1122 said:
Any

Thanks ...i am.looking at the axiom metal.17th edition fuse boxes on toolstation ..are these any good ?

Well I wouldn’t fit one.
I’m going to stop engaging at this point as changing a CU is notifiable work under part P of building regs and you need to:
a) get a sparks in a CPS scheme to change to board
b) agree in advance with said sparks if you are going to supply a board for them to fit

ipf · Jan 9, 2022

I've never known of a '17th edition fusebox'.
...... An old 'fuse board' with a separate ELCB, perhaps?

.....and we should be talking 18th edition, anyway.

SJD · Jan 10, 2022

I'm suprised Toolstation are still selling a product advertised as "17th edition" when as mentioned by ipf, we are on the 18th edition and have been for some time. Would you buy a unit being advertised to an old standard? The trouble is many people wouldn't know.

As also mentioned, being notifiable to Building Control, you need someone who can do that, and I would suggest you let them specifiy which make/model of consumer unit is installed, or at least get their approval if you prefer to supply it yourself. Nowadays, many of us are installing an all-RCBO unit, rather than a dual RCD unit, which avoids a fault on one circuit taking out half the house.

123 · Jan 10, 2022

Eaton RCBO's should fit in that consumer unit, it's not the Memshield 2 variety that needs the MR30 pods. That MK MCB shouldn't really be there though

ssn1122 · Jan 10, 2022

ok thank you. I will ask but am considering changing the fuse box

MJPD29 · Jan 10, 2022

With the price of the Eston rcbos it may be more cost effective to change the entire board. But they are available

123 · Jan 10, 2022

Matthewd29 said:
With the price of the Eston rcbos it may be more cost effective to change the entire board. But they are available

The Eaton RCBO's aren't too expensive, approx £20+VAT maybe a little more
That board should have the small busbar prongs, not the fat ones that MEMSHIELD 2 has where you only have the choice of the pods

Dave OCD · Jan 10, 2022

It seems to me that the 'OP' is intent on changing this CU himself regardless of advice given and the legalities. So further advice may be ill advised...

brianmoooore · Jan 10, 2022

Dave OCD said:
It seems to me that the 'OP' is intent on changing this CU himself regardless of advice given and the legalities. So further advice may be ill advised...

If we advise him on where to get suitable RCBOs, then he won't be changing one of the best domestic CUs ever produced.

westward10 · Jan 10, 2022

New Eaton rcbos are not compatible that consumer unit.

Dave OCD · Jan 11, 2022

brianmoooore said:
If we advise him on where to get suitable RCBOs, then he won't be changing one of the best domestic CUs ever produced.

That has as much potential for disaster as changing the entire CU if you don't know exactly what you're doing.

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