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  1. polo1

    Wylex 80A 30mA rcd - backwards compatible?

    Hi guys, can anyone advise if the WRS80/2 (the current version in Lifeline boards) is compatible with earlier Wylex boards from busbar and prong type/spacing perspectives? I have a feeling that the board which requires a replacement has a busbar which is solid copper with half circles cut out...
  2. polo1

    Wylex 80A 30ma rcd - and known issues?

    Hi folks, carrying out an EICR yesterday. Board is a split Wylex (main switch with the rcd covering half the board). All circuits are on the rcd side. Problem I encountered was trying to take 'no trip' Zs readings, the rcd always trips. The meter (1520) is definitely on the correct setting...
  3. K

    Substitute for old style Wylex MCB

    Hi, Does anyone know of any other MCB that could be used as an alternative for old style Wylex MCB for a U shaped bus bar. The style of Wyler breaker is now obsolete so looking for an alternative rather than replace a three phase board. Thanks
  4. G

    Wylex Metal Clad Consumer unit

    Does anyone know if on the new dual rcd wylex metal clad units can the main switch be moved to the left hand side?
    • graham123
    • Thread
    • consumer consumer unit metal metal clad unit wylex
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. D

    Wylex NB20

    If anyone's got an NB20 type 2 (the really old ones) kicking around they could sell me kindly PM me.....Need one following a small job today (pond socket back to back with an inside socket). Recently refurbed house,lots of electrics done, NAPIT cert showing all tests, including as expected r1,rn...
  6. driverman

    Wylex MCCB replacement required

    Hi guys, No doubt been asked before but I'm trying to source a replacement for a Wylex 125amp MCCB > NHGPCB1253. Not in production now, possibly not for a few years now going by some comments I've seen on the IET site. Wylex Tec Dept suggested change whole panel. Not an option. I've tried Rare...
  7. haptism

    additional RCD protection from old Wylex fuse oard

    My mate has an old wylex board with the push in rewireable fuses; and has asked about fitting an rcd to one circuit (a ring main) that supplies one outside socket (at the mo he's using a plug in portable rcd when using the mower). He does not want a new consumer unit, and i know that rcbo's are...
  8. N

    WTD: Wylex nb05 20a MCBs

    Does anyone have a couple spare please? Will take 15a at a push Thanks
  9. D

    dual RCD CU unusual tripping

    HELLO ALL i am changing over a cu. i have conducted basic testing before deciding to change over to a dual RCD wylex 17th ed board. The board's RCDs and main switch were prewired. The neutral cable comes out of one rcd and into another and out again from the same terminal and directly back...
  10. P

    Wylex ammendment 3 consumer unit

    I ave purchased a Wylex metal consumer unit but they don't seem to supply accessories e.g. glands/grommets. Where can I get appropriate ones that conform to amendment 3 or are any suitable?:saddam:
    • phillgrace
    • Thread
    • consumer consumer unit unit wylex
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  11. S

    old wylex board, blown fuse

    My girlfriends stepdad replaced an old light fitting for a new one and blew the fuse. It was connected to an old re-wireable 5a wylex fuse. It's an old 1960's house wired in singles. Non of the cables are identified. At first glance i presumed he had connected the switch wire into the neutral...
  12. Midwest

    Wylex 3rd Amendment CU - TT recommendation

    I've picked up my first 3rd Amendment CU, a Wylex one. Inside was a sheet containing recommendations for maintaining IP ratings for cable entries and when using a TT supply, bottom right in attachment. Now I thing I'm right in saying that the pictured 100ma RCCB's are manufactured in insulated...
  13. C

    Various RCBO's surplus to requirements! Unused and boxed.

    I've been having a clear out and I've various RCBO's that are surplus to requirements now. They are as follows; Crabtree Starbreaker, 2 x 16A type B 30mA, 2 x 6A type C 30mA. Square D, 1 x 16A type B 30mA. Schneider, 1 x 16A type B 30mA. Hager, 5 x 6A type B 30mA, 3 x 16A type B 30mA, 2 x 20A...
  14. D Skelton

    Is it just me, or have Wylex made a blunderous error?!

    Anyone notice anything odd about this board, in particular the main neutral linking bar?! And before anyone asks, both the enclosure and mounting plate are steel. This has really got me questioning both my basic electrical theory, and Wylex's, because if I'm right (which I'm certain I am)...
  15. G

    For Sale Job lot of used mcb

    Having a clear out got the following for sale as a job lot MEM AB32SB 32A M6 TYPE B 4 OFF MEM AB06SB 6A M6 TYPE B 1 OFF MEM AB16S2 16A M6 TYPE B 1 OFF HAGER BS3871 16A TYPE 2 1 OFF HAGER BS60898 32A B 2 OFF HAGER BS60898 6A B 1 OFF PROTEK BS 60898 16A B 2 OFF PROTEK BS60898 32A B 2 OFF PROTEK...
  16. T

    Shower

    Hi I would like to fit a 10.5KW shower the mcb is 45Amps doing a calculation 10.5KW @ 240V= 43.75A 10.5KW @ 230V = 45.65Amps would this be enough over current to cause nuisance tripping on a 45A breaker
    • thepurple1
    • Thread
    • cause https shower these wylex
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. 5

    Wylex RCBO,s

    would a modern Wylex RCBO fit onto an old (probably the first RCD main switch wylex board) with NB30 breakers. got to fit one for a shower and do question the compatibility? many thanks in advance.
  18. O

    Looking for some C Type 20A MK RCBOs - Anyone having a clear out?

    So adding a couple of circuits to the garage/workshop (socket radial either side) but having an issue locating some 20A MK C Type RCBOs at a decent non RRP price (I ain't paying £30 odd quid each - yes for my own garage I'm a cheap git :P ) (sockets are for compressor / other stuff with decent...
  19. D

    wylex 3871 and 60898

    Hi, does anyone know if wylex 60898's can replace it 3871 equivalent? Just need to fit a 45a MCB for new shower a customer has fitted but he has 3871 board and I'm struggling to find a 45a 3871 and would rather fit a new mcb anyway. Its the Wylex NSB type 2 MCB's. Couldn't get access to the...
  20. G

    For Sale Wylex 11 way boards with 9 RCBO's

    I have 10 wylex boards for sale, they are new and boxed. 100 amp main switch, 3x6amp, 1x16 amp, 4x32 amp and 1x40 amp RCBO's The boards have never been fitted,the screws are unmarked and the fying leads have the original ties still in place. Board-NH1104, RCBO-NHXSBS1 Im asking £150 each...
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