consumer units

  1. telectrix

    Consumer Units

    relating to the amendment 3 and the ridiculous non-combustible CU reg., as a part of my after care service, i always book a free to client call-back on any CU changes after 2/3 years to ensure that there are no problems, checking tightness of terminations etc. this is one i installed in 2012...
  2. uksparks

    Hager Metal Consumer Units

    Hi, This morning in my local wholesalers they had a selection of the latest Hager metal consumer units that comply with amendment 3. I have to say I was quite impressed with the look of them, especially the Design 30.
  3. J

    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...
  4. F

    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
  5. L

    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...
    • Leesparkykent
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    • amendment consumer consumer unit consumer units design units
    • Replies: 47
    • Forum: Talk Electrician Forum
  6. H

    Different consumer units

    Hi guys, doing a rewire for a friend. Where the consumer unit is now is quite a narrow cupboard. Fitted now is a 16th edition 6 way contactum board. House is getting extended eventually and need to leave room for a couple of new circuits and also spare. No way cupboard can go wider, can make...
    • Hammy
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    • consumer consumer unit consumer units different units
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. S

    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...
  8. A

    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...
  9. T

    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
    • thekingiam
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    • amendment consumer consumer unit consumer units domestic metal units
    • Replies: 70
    • Forum: Domestic Electrician Forum
  10. kenburgess

    Use of Multiple relays in lighting circuits and Dual fed Consumer units.

    I am About to alter the wiring to my detached garageto incorporate two security lights controlled by an existing 4 zone controller (GJDDygiZone Digital 4 Zone Lighting Controller & Enunciator ) sitedin the house. The PIR’s present no problem as they can bewired directly back to the...
    • kenburgess
    • Thread
    • circuit circuits consumer consumer unit consumer units lighting multiple relay relays units
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. G

    Pro-elec consumer units

    Are these any good? Just got the CPC catalogue and they're selling them for pretty cheap.
    • golfpaul
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    • consumer consumer unit consumer units units
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. S

    Musings on Amd. 3 DPC and flammability of consumer units

    Amd. 3 DPC, Regulation 421.1.6 states "Materials used for the construction of enclosures of electrical equipment shall comply with the resistance to heat and fire requirements in an appropriate product standard", which set me to thinking; Should the problem of plastic consumer unit flammability...
  13. T

    Cable in Consumer Units

    What are the cables in consumer units that connect the main switch to the RCD. I think they're 16mm but I can't find any on wholesaler web sites. Also, where can I get some?
  14. kkkkk

    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...
  15. J

    What do you`s think of hager consumer units

    I have nearly always used MK consumer units but recently started using a new supplier who doesnt stock MK.. They said they have Hager boards but im not sure about them, last time I one them was about 10-12 years ago and didnt like it. From what I remember the cover was very flimsy, the plastic...
    • Jaxo
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    • consumer consumer unit consumer units hager units
    • Replies: 37
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. W

    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...
    • welshandproud
    • Thread
    • advice consumer consumer unit consumer units needed please units
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  17. Jackflash

    6 way consumer units

    Hi, What type of consumer unit would you install in a residential property when there's only about 5 circuits? 3+3 boards are super expensive 5+5 split load boards always seem to be the cheapest but seems a bit overkill then it's a few too many rcbo's to make it financially viable. Do people...
  18. M

    Mk consumer units

    Hi Does anyone know how many years the manufacturers warranty is for MK consumer units are as I cant find anything on the internet and one of my customers asked me this question so I said I would check. But not having much luck thanks mark
    • mark@27
    • Thread
    • consumer consumer unit consumer units units
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. L

    Extending tails on old consumer units.

    Any experiences of this most welcome! I have to replace an old consumer unit (Hager) fitted with single pole MCBs with twin pole (Live and Neutral) MCBs. This is where the main feed enters the property and the main company 300mA RCB is fitted. Currently all the neutral tails from the house...
    • LesF
    • Thread
    • consumer consumer unit consumer units extending old tails units
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. B

    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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