Amendment 3. Non combustible CU

[Eddiesparks]

Am I the only one confused as to why the CU is meant to be metal but the switchgear is all still plastic?! I mean what's the point??!!

 

[Leesparkykent]

Am I the only one confused as to why the CU is meant to be metal but the switchgear is all still plastic?! I mean what's the point??!!

The intent of Regulation 421.1.201 is considered to be, as far as is reasonably practicable, to contain any fire within the enclosure or cabinet and to minimise the escape of flames. That's why you also have a metal flap covering the MCB's, etc.

 

[NDG Elecs]

Am I the only one confused as to why the CU is meant to be metal but the switchgear is all still plastic?! I mean what's the point??!!

Eddie this topic has been done to death on here for last couple of months! Do a quick search mate.

 

[Leesparkykent]

Eddie this topic has been done to death on here for last couple of months! Do a quick search mate.

I have just noticed your signature line haha

 

[Eddiesparks]

Sorry. Ignore me...!

 

[NDG Elecs]

I have just noticed your signature line haha

Ironically, I don't mind the metal boards at all. Think I possibly prefer them to insulated boards mate, but it is early days I guess..!

 

[NDG Elecs]

Sorry. Ignore me...!

Not at all mate! There has been some lengthy posts on it all though!

 

[Leesparkykent]

Put a wylex one in the other day.....probably a good thing it's metal clad after all the product recalls wylex have had over the years lol.

 

[NDG Elecs]

Not seen the Wylex one before. That flap could have been designed to look a lil nicer I think. But, haha, yep maybe non combustible is a good idea for Electrium brands!

 

[drzsta]

The boards don't look too bad until you have to plaster the front of it with multiple stickers of varying colours and sizes. Looks crap afterwards.

 

[baldsparkies]

Yes this has indeed been done to the death, however for the avoidance of doubt for a consumer unit to be compliant with AMD 3 the enclosure does NOT have to be steel or metal simply "made of material that does not burn if exposed to fire"

 

[golfpaul]

Yes this has indeed been done to the death, however for the avoidance of doubt for a consumer unit to be compliant with AMD 3 the enclosure does NOT have to be steel or metal simply "made of material that does not burn if exposed to fire"

Can o' worms!

 

[Eddiesparks]

I think they should start making them out of asbestos

 

[Leesparkykent]

Can o' worms!

here you go lol.

 

[Dave OCD]

Put a wylex one in the other day.....probably a good thing it's metal clad after all the product recalls wylex have had over the years lol.

Did you lose your level that day Lee ?:tongue3: