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• Jan 18, 2014

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have to move a consumer unit 6 feet and upgrade. normally i use a generic water proof terminal box (200mmx 305mm)and install the correct loading contact blocks to continue the rings and radials to the new location.
what do others use.

 

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• Jan 18, 2014

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adaptable box with din rail inside. try and post a pic of 1 i done t'other week.

 

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• Jan 18, 2014

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telectrix said:

adaptable box with din rail inside. try and post a pic of 1 i done t'other week.

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any idea of supplier and make.
thanks

 

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• Jan 18, 2014

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Wago din rail connectors are good. Push fit

 

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• Jan 18, 2014

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I didnt know wago made din rail connectors! Just yesterday i bought the contractor pack for exactly this type of job!

 

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• Jan 18, 2014

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camerabloke said:

Wago din rail connectors are good. Push fit

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I must admit I've been converted, these things are great........................

 

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• Jan 18, 2014

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Best quality DIN rails?
Best Value DIN rails? (as frequently they are 2 different things...)

 

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• Jan 20, 2014

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telectrix said:

adaptable box with din rail inside. try and post a pic of 1 i done t'other week.

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That would be good to see..

 

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• Jan 20, 2014

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now that i've got the toolbar back, here goes.:

 

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• Jan 20, 2014

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im getting movement telectrix lol.
very nice indeed

 

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• Jan 20, 2014

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Get some tissues

 

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• Jan 20, 2014

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Another part of the question though is what's trying to be achieved by moving the CU. If it's because it's going to be in the way, then what's the point of replacing one box for another? Especially when you still have to get back into it for inspection purposes (screw terminals). Another option is inline crimp/shrink in trunking which achieves the same thing with less bulk (though not as sexy to look at or put together).