2 Rcd's?

[HorridToe]

I'm thinking of having a new fuseboard fitted. The existing one has 8 fuse in it and is boxed in. The 2 electricians who have come to quotesay i need a board with A main switch 2 Rcds and 8 circuit breakers. the board will not fit in the boxing. My friend has a board with 1Rcd and eight circuit breakers. could i have one of those fitted?
Thanks

 

[LeeH]

Use 8 rcbo's. They are a 'fuse' and RCD combined.

 

[unconditional]

Having just one RCD is a non conforming and poor way of doing it, the reason for 2 RCD's is so you dont lose all power due to one fault.

Like Lee says a new unit comprised of RCBO's (combination circuit breakers) instead of "standard" circuit breakers provides a solution as you now need no seperate RCD's, did neither of the "electricians" suggest this?

I know I'm unusual but I try to upsell RCBO's to everyone

 

[Toneyz]

I think that for size the ''fuseboard'' with main switch and RCBO's is the smallest available in width.You will have to have a look at each of the manufacturers dimentions and see if you can't get one to allow spare ways for future additions. although could be slightly more expensive using RCBO's is the best way as under fault conditions only one circuit is tripped off.

 

[Gazthesparky]

As above You can fit a RCBO board which means every circuit is on its own individual RCD. Its more expensive than a Dual RCD board but the boards are smaller so will probably fit into the space. The electricians should have discussed this option with you. I normally advise installing a RCBO board as this minimises disruption if there is a fault. Just that one circuit is disrupted rather than loosing half the house.

I Cover Glasgow so get in touch if you want me to come out and provide a quotation.

 

[Toneyz]

Is this a dating website now LOL

 

[Pete999]

Is this a dating website now LOL

Try yer luck Ant lol

 

[kingeri]

I got my missus off the internet via a dating website. Wish I'd read the returns policy a bit closer now.

 

[HorridToe]

Thanks for the replies. I tol the electrician I was trying to keep the cost down so maybe thats why he didnt mention the Rcbo option. I will ring him in the morning for a price cos if it fits I will prob be cheaper than rebuilding the boxing .

 

[Midwest]

Dunno what the boxing is, but I would make it fit the 'fuseboard', rather than the other way round. Too many are crammed into a small and inaccessible positions/cupboards.