Best consumer unit

[irn-brue]

Best consumer unit. Been a while since I have done a lot of domestic work. What's best consumer unit for domestic installs . Taking into account price and availability. Probably been asked many times. Any help would be very much appreciated. Cheers

 

[astormatt]

Fusebox gets my vote, it’s all i fit now. Loads of room even with normal height rcbos.

 

[Dustydazzler]

Another vote for Fusebox , the single module spd is what converted me and stuck with them ever since

 

[MrPupsi]

As above, fitted my first one yesterday as my local CEF now stocks them, quality units and will be all I use from now.

 

[Mike Johnson]

Is being the lowest price for a unit the criteria for being the "Best"?

 

[MrPupsi]

I think most customers are willing to part with a little extra for a Fusebox RCBO board rather than a double the price Wylex RCBO board, even though it’s in their best interest.

As above, the SPD is a game changer, and the 32mm knockout is conveniently located on the side of the DB where the main switch is, instead of the middle, makes installing tails that little bit easier.
I installed a dual RCD board in a rental property where the landlord didn’t want to pay extra for the RCBO board and the existing cabling for the RCDs is super flexible, again making installation that little bit easier.

Loads of space for cables, and the front cover aligns quite nicely and easily, which some boards don’t.

Build quality seems decent, although the main carcass didn’t seem as solid as a Wylex. Only thing I can think of to grumble at.

 

[pc1966]

The Fusebox, Wylex and Crebtree compact RCBO all have neutral-switching 'DP' action, which makes testing easier and helps if you have a TT system where you might want an up-front delay RCD.

Other sound, if more expensive, options are Hager and Schneider.

Going all RCBO generally make life easier for you as well, less chance of spurious trips and less impact if they happen. Need to look out for borrowed neutrals in up/down lights, just as you would if lights split over a dual RCD board, but that ought to be checked/fixed on any sort of upgrade anyway.

 

[Mike Johnson]

Some of the latest Schneider boards have hinging Din Rails to make installation easier, now that is an innovation.

 

[Julie.]

Fusebox - best overall quality/price
Hager - best quality/name

IMHO

 

[Julie.]

Is being the lowest price for a unit the criteria for being the "Best"?

Under that criteria, British General

(Wouldn't touch with your's so as to speak)

 

[Timbo]

SBS Trade Sales, LiVE. Compact RCBO, double pole, no Neutral flylead.
17 rcbo's, spd and mcb, under £450.

 

[Timbo]

Arrived this morning.

Complete with tails gland as well.