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  1. P

    metal consumer units

    Hi guys, just wondering if any of you are fitting amendment 3 boards, currently doing an extension for my parents and the board is to be replaced as not enough capacity. Unsure wether to fit metal or plastic.
  2. M

    Which consumer units are best

    I have a very old Wylex fuse board which is need to bring up to current standard Amendment 3. I believe my property is supplied using a TN-S I'm looking for a new consumer unit that is 11 or 12 way but not sure which brands are best as I plan on going for all rcbo. So far I've seen...
  3. Y

    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...
  4. G

    Metal consumer units

    Now the amendment 3 has a requirement for none combustible consumer units (if I am reading it right), what do you guys think? Was it a smart move? It seems like a trade off between an energized frame for fire resilience.
    • Gardner
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    • consumer consumer unit consumer units metal units
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. C

    diagrams charts and schedules at consumer units

    hi all. could anyone tell me if i am able to N/A the presence of diagrams charts and schedules at consumer unit box on an EIC if there isnt any there. ive installed one new circuit to an existing board so im completing an EIC is it a requirement to have them as ive hardly ever seen any on jobs...
    • casjames
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    • consumer consumer unit consumer units diagram diagrams units
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. B

    So with the all steel consumer units on the way your conversation goes something like

    Customer Hi, You fitted a consumer unit for us about 10 months ago. You Yes that's right, how can I help ? Customer Well the thing is I have just been browsing websites, and I have found the consumer unit you fitted is no longer compliant. You Yes there are new regulations concerning the...
    • baldsparkies
    • Thread
    • consumer consumer unit consumer units something steel units
    • Replies: 33
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. E

    Pics of Sonos wall mount setups

    Hi all, After some guidance with a Sonos setup. Looked for a few decent multi room media setups for our home and the Sonos products look right up my street. My question really is how have people run the supplies to the units. I want to give the impression that the units are completely wireless...
    • ecochap
    • Thread
    • mount power setup speakers units wall wall mount
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Home Media Centre Forum
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    Hager consumer units.

    quoting for some electrical work and need to install a new circuit, and there is one way free on a Hager cartridge fuse consumer unit. Not sure of the model but it is a unit, where the cartridge fuse is accessed by pulling out and down the front cover of each circuit breaker, and the fuse is...
  9. 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...
  10. 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.
  11. P

    Integrated LED Downlighters or Separates?

    Why do many sparkies fit integrated LED downlights such as the JCC FGLED range? I wouldn't fit combined units at all, at least not in a domestic situation. You're saddling the client with an expensive reinstallation bill if in the future he wants, for example, warm white instead of cool white...
    • Piratepete
    • Thread
    • client downlighters install led units warranty
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. 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...
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. B

    City & Guilds 2365

    Hi first post on here i need some advice please.. i have been in the industry for 25 years plus working for various contractors, experienced in every type of installs inc commercial industrial etc. i went self employed 10 years ago and joined Niceic as a full scope domestic installer. i have...
  16. S

    3 Phase supply

    Hi all, Have been asked to price up job and a little unsure on the following. Currently the property is 1 big unit with a 100amp per phase, 3 phase supply coming in. The owner wants to split the unit in to 3 different units, but without having new supplies added. Can I, install the current 3...
    • sparkyste1
    • Thread
    • 3 phase metering phase sounds supply units
    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: Talk Electrician Forum
  17. 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
    • Thread
    • consumer consumer unit consumer units different units
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. J

    Cooker isolation switch

    Hi everyone, I will be wanting a qualified electrician to install a spur feed from the consumer unit (Volex equipped with RCBOs installed when the mains supply to the house was moved 3 years ago) to an isolation switch located on a plastered wall to supply a new electric single oven and...
    • Jeff105
    • Thread
    • cooker isolation kitchen outlet plates switch units
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  19. 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...
  20. 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...
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