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  1. P

    Rotary isolator as main switch

    Hi, im looking to install a main switch in a commerical premises, so for example board changes, ect can be done without taking out the supply fuse. Would a rotary isolator be suitable?
  2. HappyHippyDad

    Locking off the main switch before removing cover from a consumer unit?

    Evening all.. I've just had my first ever thread deleted which felt a little disappointing, although perhaps justified. I've changed it from a poll to a general discussion (hopefully this will be acceptable), although I feel it will lose some of it's validity as it will no longer be anonymous...
  3. N

    RCCB as main switch?

    Hi all, I have been to a property where the tails come out of the meter and into an RCCB which then feeds the main switch of the consumer unit. All circuits are protected by MCBs. If I'm adding a new circuit, is it best put in an RCBO instead of an MCB? Thanks
  4. M

    BSEN No for 3phase rotary main switch?

    On a Memshield 2 125a 3phase 12 way distribution board ... fitted 2001. Cant seem to find the BS-EN number on the main switch for the EIC - most of the printed info on the unit had faded off. Tried google but nothing yet conclusive, Assuming its NOT 60947 -3 as per my usual diet of domestic...
  5. D

    Consumer Unit with RCD as Main Switch?

    Hi All, Went to see a "leaking blue / green liquid" from the consumer unit problem today. It is a TN-S system with a 16th Edition board using an RCD as the main switch, would this be allowed today (?) in that it doesn't comply with reg 415.1.2 Have made a recommendation to EICR the...
  6. B

    10 way c/u with main switch on the left?

    Hi All, First post on here! I need a 10 way c/u with the main switch on the left. MK does one but I've read some pretty damning reviews. There's also a brand called Techna that do one, but I can't find anything on that one. Any advice would be much appreciated. :stooge_curly:
  7. C

    Loft conversion - RCD main switch query

    Hi all Unsure where to post this so if this is in wrong section I apologise! I have been asked to wire a family members loft conversion (one bedroom and en-suite) and I am planning to run a 16mm t&e to a new 5 way DB (lights, ring main and electric 10KW shower) in the loft and needed to know if...
  8. leep82

    30mA RCD as main switch

    Done a little bit of searching and found that a situation such as the title of this thread would be against current regs, heres my situation. Been to look at a few jobs on a bungalow. The customer wants lights on there garage, ( which already has a supply present), an outside socket, and an...
  9. Simon-0116

    s type rcd main switch

    How do you verify its an s type, owner says previouse electrican fitted time delay 100ma rcd main switch,. All I can see is it says 0.1, which id 100ma, 125a rating. Do some have adjustable time, or what is the time delay range of s s type thanks
  10. Simon-0116

    wanted mem 2 or 3 rccb main switch

    Looking for a main switch rcd for mem 2 or eaton board, 100 / 125 a, 300 ma s type preferably, any one got one. If not how much should I pay for a stand alone enclodure with said switch in thanks
  11. G

    CU with RCCB Main Switch and Outdoor Socket Protection

    Has anyone come across the Square D Domae consumer units, by Schneider, with an RCCB Main Switch? I have a customer who wants an outdoor socket installed? A simple job to spur off the back of a the nearest kitchen socket; run 2.5 mm2 t+e through plastic glands, 20 mm conduit and fixed bends...
  12. J

    Oven main switch

    Hello all. I hope your well. I've seen a lot of rental properties when the oven main switch is over the over and with the 300mm of it. My question is if the switch is over the oven still and the house is rented out to new tenants is that still aloud by law or does it have to be changed? many...
  13. S

    Main switch tripping RCD.

    Evening all, i have an issue with and RCD in a Hager split load CU. Was called because the RCD tripped and wouldn't go back on. When I got there I turned all the breakers off and tried it and it still didn't stay on. I turned the main sw off along with the breakers and it went up but off again...
  14. L

    Main switch or Circuit breaker section

    Hey guys, just wondered what you guys do as I had a difference of opinion and happy to accept if I'm wrong, or if indeed neither of us are wrong and just have different ways of doing things! In the "main switch or circuit breaker" section of an EIC if I've replaced a fuse board I would put the...
  15. C

    Hager H125D MCCB - What board/ Main Switch???

    I need to find a main switch to fit an MCCB board. There is no writing or stickers on the board. All I know it that the breakers in it are Hager H125Ds Can anyone shine any light on this? Thanks
  16. D

    RCD Main switch, electrical installation certificate

    Im still in learning stages guys to I'm no expert lol few questions if any1 can help me out electrical installation form i am filling out is protected by a RCD as a main switch and says describe main switch in certificate. I understand i need to complete the bottom (protected by a 30ma RCD...
  17. D

    Rcd as main switch and boNding q

    Ive read many of times and ill probs get shot of abuse for asking but am icorrect in saying rcd not allowed to be a main switch unless a rccb? also another question is equilpotential bonding to pipe 1 then link to pipe to pipe 2. Is this a equilpotential bonding link? Or is supplementy only if...
  18. L

    Hager 100A main switch BS number?

    What is the BS number for a consumer unit double pole main switch, is it still classed a BS60898 ??
  19. C

    Swapping RCCB main switch for RCBO's

    Hi all I got called out to a fault the other day, main switch RCD tripping. I arrived at the house and the first thing I noticed was that the two very large goldfish in a large bowl where swimming upside down. Anyway the fault was easy to locate a rodent chewed cable in the garage with a bit...
  20. P

    EUROPA main switch insulated boards

    Warning lads! 2 Main switch boards we have fitted recently have burnt out! would seem at factory they have crossthreaded the neutral bar link at top of board! we always check tightness of connections but it would seem at first sight its tight But its not (only by less than mill) clients load up...

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