Stand alone RCD's

HappyHippyDad · Oct 27, 2013

Could anyone give me a link to where I can buy a stand alone RCD? I have looked and looked and just find a lot of threads on the subject but cannot find anywhere that sells them. I could just fit an enclosure/din rail but I'd just like to see these stand alone RCD's and make a choice..

In this case it will be to protect lights on an old re-wirable CU as the customer wants some outside lights and prefers not to upgrade the CU. I could just use a RCD FCU, but at some point I know I'm going to come across the same situation for a ring main which I may not be able to find an RCBO for.

Cheers all..

HappyHippyDad · Nov 9, 2013

Richard Burns said:
Denmans (all about electrics.co.uk) also do an extra height one (for 1.79) that can be useful for RCBOs or just extra wiring space.

Hi Richard,
I've been looking (online) at the enclosures for a single rcbo but theres no mention of whether they include a Din rail. Just wondered if you (or anyone else) could clarify?

It doesn't look like they do, but that doesn't make sense as they look designed for an MCB/RCBO?

JD6400 · Nov 9, 2013

Just buy a length of Din rail as well then .
I think we pay just over £2 a length , so it shouldn't break the bank . And it is always handy to mount in the stores or even the back of the van just to keep all of the spare trips / contactors and relays in one easy to reference place !

guest119 · Nov 9, 2013

2 Way Insulated Enclosure

telectrix · Nov 9, 2013

Boydy said:
2 Way Insulated Enclosure

at that price i'd want the gold plated version. the wylex one is about £3.00. same height.

SparkyAndGeorge · Nov 9, 2013

happyhippydad said:
Could anyone give me a link to where I can buy a stand alone RCD? I have looked and looked and just find a lot of threads on the subject but cannot find anywhere that sells them. I could just fit an enclosure/din rail but I'd just like to see these stand alone RCD's and make a choice..

In this case it will be to protect lights on an old re-wirable CU as the customer wants some outside lights and prefers not to upgrade the CU. I could just use a RCD FCU, but at some point I know I'm going to come across the same situation for a ring main which I may not be able to find an RCBO for.

Cheers all..

Use that RCD FCU for now. If you do find yourself in that situation with the RING FINAL not ring main, tell them they must upgrade their board or REFUSE to do the work. Simples.

Richard Burns · Nov 9, 2013

The Denman ones have a moulded in plastic din rail, if you are going to have to fight to get the tails in then it may snap, if you are using it for a single RCBO then you should be OK.
There is no bus bar or earth neutral terminals in the enclosure.
pretty photograph for you:

[ElectriciansForums.net] Stand alone RCD's

HappyHippyDad · Nov 9, 2013

Richard Burns said:
The Denman ones have a moulded in plastic din rail, if you are going to have to fight to get the tails in then it may snap, if you are using it for a single RCBO then you should be OK.
There is no bus bar or earth neutral terminals in the enclosure.
pretty photograph for you:
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Thanks as usual Richard

HappyHippyDad · Nov 13, 2013

Richard Burns said:
Denmans (all about electrics.co.uk) also do an extra height one (for 1.79) that can be useful for RCBOs or just extra wiring space.

Just like to end the thread properly with a bit of feedback.

Found a place local to me which sold the same ones Richard.

Thanks again..

I just need to find someone who wants some more sockets and doesn't have RCD protection!!!

Always good to have pictures:

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Guest55 · Nov 13, 2013

i feel sorry for stand alone rcd's.

no mates to go for a pint with ,
microwave meals for 1 ,
no-one to banter with at work ,

you should at least get him a few jazz mags to pass the time with.

;-)