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    Multiple consumer units

    Hi guys, im currently in the middle of doing a rewire on a large domestic property which has a single phase supply, in total I will have 4 consumer units and a distribution board of some kind - also we do lighting control so all the light circuits are separated and going back to a Cbus lighting...
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    metal consumer units and DC combiner boxes etc

    Does anyone know what the crack is with this nonsense about needing to move to metal consumer units under the yellow wiring regs update, and how this will apply to the DC side of solar installations, where we actually need the units to be fully insulated as earthing the box makes bugger all...
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    AMD Consumer Units

    Hi All Just wondered, After 1st of January 2016 when the new metal consumer units come into affect are we still able to connect in to the old 17th edition consumer units that might only be a matter of months old. how do they expect us to do work in a property and connect into a consumer unit...
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    Cudis Consumer Units

    Afternoon All. Has anuone installed Cudis CPN consumer units recently and if so are they any good. Normally install square D or Wylex but wholesaler has started pushing these recently and noticed them being plugged at the NICEIC tech talks by one of the exhibitors. Whats the reliability and...
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    Crabtree's AMD 3 consumer units

    For those who are interested, I've just received the below link to Crabtree's AMD3 compliant consumer units. Crabtree launch Amendment 3 consumer units | Voltimum UK
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    Design of consumer units for amendment 3

    [PDF]Design Range of Consumer Units - Hager www.hager.co.uk/files/download/0/12240_1/0/ConsumerUnit.pdf Guidance from BEAMA (British Electrotechnical and Allied Manufacturers Association) who represent the UK ... minimise flames from escaping a consumer unit in the event of a fire. ... Annex ZB...
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    Definitions relating to Consumer Units

    Good evening folks, Looking for some yes that is it, or, you are thinking about this wrong way type responses here please. Doing an assignment (open book) Being asked about the definition of a few terms and I think I have them but clarification would be appreciated: Modules: The Module would...
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    IPXXD Consumer Units

    I recently changed my consumer unit at home. Since my old wylex rewireable had all cables entering through the top I came through the top of the new unit via knockouts. I then proceeded to fanny around making the top IP4X. I used trunking, but reading up I notice others have various ingenious...
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    amendment 3 metal consumer units for domestic

    Just read a blog stating all cu in domestic to be fire retardent is this true and does that mean all cu to be metal
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    2 Consumer Units run from one 100A DNO fuse - cable size?

    Hello all !! Situation - 100A DNO fuse in house no 1, running CU in house no 1 - home owner wishes CU in house no 2 to be run from the same DNO fuse, the CU in house no 2 has 3 x 6A lighting circuits and 2 x 32A ring circuits, and they want a shower to be installed, but haven't specified the...
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    Advice Needed Please : Consumer Units

    Hi, Wonder if you can help - I've just had a quote from my local electrician to remove my existing consumer unit and upgrade for (I quote) "a new 12 way, 17th edition unit, c/w individual rcbo protective devices per outgoing circuit" I've been quoted a material cost of £187 for the unit...
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    Vertical Consumer Units

    In most circumstances consumer units are mounted horizontaly ie the right way. I have seen instances where a board has been mounted verticaly and doesnt look particularly right. Well to be honest, it wouldnt. I have been to a recent LV switchgear manufacturer on a seminar, and this issue came...
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    Schneider electric consumer units

    Anybody used these? are they as good as wylex or other similar quality makes etc?
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    Holiday Flats - electrical test - consumer units - supply cables - very worried!!!!

    I have a semi detached block of 5 holiday flats and the one I live in. When renewing the insurance a lot of companies want an electrical installation safety test certificate. So I have been reading up and it looks like I need to get tested asap. I am worried I might need a complete rewire and...
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    Schneider Domestic Consumer Units

    Hi Chaps Have you guys fitted any of the Schneider consumer units from toolstation? They seem good value. Is there room for a RCBO setup in them. Thanks
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    MK consumer units

    Hi everyone Has anyone else had problems with MK domestic fuseboards i installed a 15 way and a 10 way yesterday and on both of them the MCB rail sags and twists when you have it fully loaded so it makes it almost impossible to put the cover on and all the mcbs are leaning to the right it looks...
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    BG (British General) consumer units

    Anyone fitted one?, I fitted one today what customer provided not too happy with them to be honest, one of the 32a mcbs would not isolate and another 32a mcb would not tighten up on the buzzbar. B&Q are knocking them out at £50 at the minute for a 10 way,dual RCD high integrity, anyone else...
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    wylex consumer units advise plz

    i have a wylex nhrs9sl unit the small switch for the upstairs lights has gone is this a fuse or do i need to replace the whole switch units as it looks like its a compact unit its a nsbo6 any advise and instructions on how to go about this most appriecated
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    Flush fit consumer units

    Does anyone have any views or recommendations on flush fit consumer units that don't look hideous? From what I've seen of pictures online the Hager and MK are both hardly flush in my mind as it looks like they stick out an inch or so. I've been trying to find some pictures of the Wylex metal...
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    Consumer Units

    I have seen a few mention that you can get consumer units for under £50 full of MCBs Can you shear where you get these from please? Also what price do you sell them out at to he client?

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