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    How to keep an 24 way 3 phase DB neat, when fully loaded with RCBO's

    Currently doing an install, with an 24 way 3 phase DB, and it is fully loaded with RCBO's, and it is getting very messy with the 'coil' of neutral off the RCBO to the neutral bar, and even some of the 'fly' earths are too short. Also what are peoples opinions on ty-rapping loomed cables inside...
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    Merlin Gerin RCBO's & Squard D 3 phase MCB's

    Job lot of: 9 x C20a RCBO's 7 x C16a RCBO's 1 x C32a RCBO 1 x C32a RCBO - Schnieder, practically new All used, some in really good condition other have the bottom clip missing the lot for £50 plus delivery, or you can pick them up. 4 x C16a 3 phase Square D KQ boxed 3 x C32a 3 Phase Square...
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    Division of circuits

    Been asked to change an old domino board for an RCD. Situation is it's a terraced house, currently the upstairs downstairs and kitchen sockets work off one fuse and all lighting in the house works off the second. My question is In order to comply with regs Do I have to have to have kitchen...
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    For Sale MK CU. WYLEX RCBO's. MK D/S's. MK S/Ss

    hello all. cleared the garage out the other day and have these items up for sale as they are no longer needed. where i have put "x 6" or "x 10" it means im selling as a set of 6 or 10. too much hassle to split and send out single items. SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD MK Consumer Unit. 17th edition split...
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    Fitting new cu on old installation

    Family member has asked about having a new cu installed. The old installation only has one ring supplying up and down sockets and also only one lighting circuit. They don't want a rewire. So long as all testing is ok prior to the change is there any reason it should not be done? I know it's...
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    RCBO's

    Morning all, and happy easter! Right, generally speaking, how much are you guys paying for RCBO's at the moment? Many thanks
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    Di log 9083p tripping RCD on RCBO's on Zs

    As title really. Real pain in the ---. I had it calibrated Nov 2010 and have only used it a few times since. Have read up online and it seems they are known for doing it. Anyone else out there have this problem? Anyone know what causes it? Dilog want me to send it to them and then charge me for...
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    RCBO's & Plastic pipework within a bathroom

    Could anyone tell me what the point is in installing an RCBO on a lighting circuit within a bathroom where there is no potential for anything to become live when all the metal work is installed using plastic pipe?? Cheers
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    Bs number for RCBO's

    Im looking over some test sheets and the previous Electrican has got the bs number for an rcbo down as bs 60898. Thats wrong isn't it? The breaker is a schneider c20 30mA rcbo, is the bs number 26860?
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    RCBO's ?

    What make of RCBO does every body use ? based on reliability and cost who comes out the best ?
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    When to use a RCBO?

    As far as i know an RCBO is basically a RCD+MCB. Now in what situations would I use such a device can you please tell me? I want to understand when to use it. Thx.
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    Distribution boards

    Hi all I am doing a commercial install, rewiring a village hall, in this hall we have 2 x rings, 4 x lighting circuits, 1 x immersion heater, then it is 6 x convector heaters and 4 x infra red heaters. All heaters are on their own radial circuit and are to be controlled 2 x timer switches via...
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    No RCD for bathroom

    Hi I have been asked to install downlights in a bathroom and have checked the CU which is split but must be 16th as all the sockets and immersion are RCD protected and all the lights separate smokes and the cooker are not . I have one spare way. Easy option is RCBO's for unprotected circuits. It...
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    Couple Of Testing Questions...

    1) When about to do an insulation resistance test between neutral and earth on a board full of rcbo's, should I have anything dis-connected and should I just test between the two bars or the rcbo outgoing and earth bar? Been getting funny readings but think it's just something I am doing wrong...
  15. Golden_Boy

    RCBO's and borrowed neutrals

    If a board is fitted with all RCBO's would a borrowed neutral show up and cause any problems? I reckon not but a mate of mine reckons it would cause trippng ??
  16. bigbob1

    Diehl 3800s inverter and problems with 61009-1 B rcbo's??

    I've installed a diehl platinum 3800's inverter, and it seems too be tripping an rcbo even when dark? anyone know if these inverters have a tendancy to not get on with rcbo's??
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    FOR SALE: A RANGE OF WYLEX RCBO's

    Had a clear out and have a few RCBO's lying around, these are all brand new and boxed. x2 40A Type C x11 32A Type C x10 16A Type C x1 6A Typce C Open to reasonable offers before I put them on ebay. Would prefer selling them as a job lot and would be reluctant to sell them individually.
  18. timo1

    Type B and C RCBO's together?

    Hello, After feeling pleased with myself for installing and testing a new CU ready for my NICEIC inspection, I noticed that one of the RCBO's I bought is a type B where the other circuits are type C, the circuits are: Heating - 16A type B RCBO Ring main - 32a type C RCBO Cooker - 40A type C...
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    The difference between these 2 RCBO's

    Can anyone tell me the difference between these 2.. Hager AD110 1 Pole 32A Type B 6kA 30mA AC RCBO Hager ADN132 1 Pole 32A Type B 6kA 30mA AC RCBO Thanks
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    RCBO/CU Problem

    Went to change mcbs to rcbo's in a wylex board that's used for total control heating. Then I hit a problem as some off the rcbo's don't fit as the neutral bar is in the way! Instead of the main neutral feed to the bar being cable it was one of those copper pre made ones so can't move it up...

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