Anyone recognise this MCB/switch?

tlangdon12 said:

The CU is is a property I'm buying. I think the cover is home made. It certainly has no IP rating with that big hole in it. I think it's as old Wylex fuse box behind the cover.

The main switch lever is broken as is the switch on the mystery MCB, which does look like a Dorman Smith - thanks to the forum members who suggested this.

The property is to be let out so at the very least the main switch, MCB and cover need fixing. Best option would appear to be a new CU, but I'm wondering what will fit into the flush housing in the picture. I'll probably post another question regarding this.

Thanks again for the pointers to Dorman Smith as the manufacturer of the MCB.

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Outspoken said:

Buy a new CU, the Wylex type that is installed is older than the hills and the Wylex MCB I seem to recall being banned now so you would never be able to buy them (If this is a wrong train of thought on my part I am up for correction). The fact that CU has been butchered is a good reason to replace it.

If the space is too small then I would suggest buying two small CU's that can be stacked on top of each other, lighting in one, power in the other..seen this done a few times over the years.

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ipf said:

Agree with the change Out'.....not heard of any ban concerning the mcb, though. Buying difficult, but do have a few...used.

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