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  1. D

    Running new circuit to AC unit, please review my plan.

    Running a new circuit to an AC unit, making sure I'm on the right track. The attached chart has the information for this unit which is on column 4. Maximum overcurrent protection: 30 amps Minimum circuit ampacity: 19amps 240 volts It will be running across a rooftop in a pretty hot location...
  2. V

    New consumer unit - Necessary to replace existing grey tails ?

    Hi, I'm getting conflicting stories about this, I wonder if someone could put this to bed once and for all. I'm replacing a consumer unit in the next few days, and it currently has the common grey tails going from the isolator to the existing consumer unit, one is ,marked "L" then other marked...
  3. N

    Upgrading an existing consumer unit with RCBOs

    hi there I have a plastic consumer unit that was installed about 8 years ago - inside is the standard array with RCD. Im planning to switch to RCBOs (and cost wise I actually bought a fully populated consumer unit as it works out a lot cheaper ) my question is to comply and get through a...
  4. eleanor jones

    Consumer unit left main switch ?

    Which consumer units have left main switch?
  5. P

    What test to carry out before consumer unit change?

    What test should I carry out before changing a consumer unit to ensure that it is eligible for one? I’m guessing R1 + R2 to make sure it has cpc at circuits. Say for lighting do I check every single light fitting or...? IR test I’m assuming of course so there are no trips. I’m not a testing...
  6. P

    Consumer unit top knockout

    Does the consumer units top knockouts need to have stuffing glands installed even if a 50x50 trunking will cover the holes? Or is it sufficient to use a grommet or grommet strip if a rectangular hole is cut? The stuffing gland will maintain the IP rating but that will be maintained by the...
  7. C

    Garo PME unit for metal shed supply

    Metal shed In Garden with no extraneous conductive parts House electrics PME supply Garo make a 40a PME fault detection unit for EVs and I was thinking of exporting the PME via the garo init at the supply end and swapping out the factory 30ma to a 100ma time delay Then use 30ma RCBOs in the...
  8. R

    Smart Meters that can be installed at the Consumer Unit

    Smart Meters that can be installed at the Consumer Unit. For situations where a tenant wants the facility but the landlord doesn't want a a smart meter on their premises. Does anyone know of such a device? I'm thinking of something that can be installed outside of the CU monitoring the line...
  9. Rockingit

    Small size flush fit consuner unit

    Anyone have a recommendation for a smaller size (4ccts sort of thing) flush fit CU? SWA in, domestic stuff out.
  10. E

    Dated Consumer unit whats the fuse for

    I saw this dated Wylex CU the other day and not sure what this separate fuseway was for; does anyone know I've never see one like this before !
  11. N

    new consumer unit certification

    What certification do I need when replacing a consumer unit ? Here are the details. I am semi retired (electrician) and work for a company as the maintenance man which rents out flats as serviced accommodation, we are currently in the process of having the flats (25 of them) tested (fixed...
  12. BenSparky8

    New Garage Consumer Unit

    Hi guys, Just a quick one. I’m installing a garage board in, planning on a 6mm SWA supply coming from a 32a MCB. The DB I’m feeding from is a split load board. My question is, what is the best way to move over the current MCBs to allow me to put in a MCB that’s not on any of the RCDs (as I...
  13. J

    Old CLICK Consumer unit.

    Morning everyone, I have a customer with an old CLICK consumer unit, the MCBs are DB132, DB106, DB116 etc. Does anyone know if the new CLICK elucian range of RCBOs fit this board? I have a picture of the consumer unit (Looks like a bomb has went off) if needed. Appreciate any answers. Kind regards.
  14. MattBUk

    Electrician says I need a new consumer unit to pass inspection - do I really?

    He says 'it's fairly important to change the consumer unit as it wont pass the Inspection in its current state.' He's coming round tomorrow to replace it, has he given me duff advice? Cheers, Matt
  15. sythai

    Router close to consumer unit

    Hi Guys Just setting out final positions for new house we have coming up. Client would like router in same cupboard as DB, not my first choice really. If DB is at 1450 from floor level then say we put router/ rack at high level 2300 with a shelf dividing do you reckon this would be ok ? Other...
  16. P

    sub main to consumer unit on new builds

    Hi. I have a small new build sit to price up. The consumer units are to be sited in the middle of the house behind the front door. After best way to supply from external meter box. I was thinking of using split concentric from kmf with a metal plate over it on internal walls. surface mounting or...
    • Phil mcp
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  17. W

    2365 Level 3 Science unit 202 and 302

    Hi, For anyone struggling with science part for 202 and 302 unit I found videos on youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/JoeRobinsonTraining/playlists Hope it helps.
  18. G

    Portfolio Fault finding unit

    Hi was just wondering if anyone has been doing/has done the city & guilds fault finding unit in the portfolio they could send me please?
  19. A

    Help please on a sub consumer unit fed from RCBO

    Long time lurker so this may be my first question. I am a qualified electrical engineer, but in aeronautics not domestic installations, and I may therefore ask silly questions. We have purchased a property that is unfinished, and where the electrician went bust before the installation was...
  20. Dave OCD JNR

    Small consumer unit in outbuilding.

    Here’s a little board I installed the other day in an outbuilding. Trying to follow fathers footsteps. 😁þ
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