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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 5

    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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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.
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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
  9. Leesparkykent

    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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...
  16. driverman

    fan isolation connection units

    hi guys, apologies. I've tried searching here as been discussed before (upteen times).I did inquire before and received very good advice including pics of item. I'm after isolation switches for extractor fans. The isolation switches will go in the loft space. Many of you recommended a click...
  17. 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
  18. 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...
  19. G

    Pro-elec consumer units

    Are these any good? Just got the CPC catalogue and they're selling them for pretty cheap.
  20. 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...

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