Changing main switch on CU

[watson650]

Hi all

Just looking for some advice pls. I've been told that I need a new CU as the existing main switch has the wrong rating. Isn't possible to just change the main switch. Existing CU is Marbo.

Many thanks

 

[Geordie Spark]

them tails are missing the sheathing outside the enclosure n all..
look, i would just throw a 3 at all this ...but keeping an open mind as to 1s n 2s....
but most of that will tidy up....
theres not enough finals in there to warrent a bigger incomer....or bullit for that matter...

Why not just say it Glen ....... It's an absolute bloody shambles !!!!!

Not like you to be so ....... restrained - are you a bit under the weather?

 

[somersetsparks]

them tails are missing the sheathing outside the enclosure n all..
look, i would just throw a 3 at all this ...but keeping an open mind as to 1s n 2s....
but most of that will tidy up....
theres not enough finals in there to warrent a bigger incomer....or bullit for that matter...

Tails look like they're probably sheathed reds and blacks to be fair, we've always used them, (well browns and blues now).
Like you say though not even a leccy shower or cooker in sight so no need for a 100A switch.
Whats the betting theres no difference internally between an 80 and a 100 though? just the part number on the front.

 

[watson650]

So, apart from being a mess it aint that bad (those 12yr olds work well for a fiver!!) Glenn, there are blanking plates on the unused ways and there is an earthing block and gas/water are bonded - he checked those. Just the switch he was concerned about and some new meter tails but he could sort all that out without changing the whole unit.

 

[Geordie Spark]

So, apart from being a mess it aint that bad (those 12yr olds work well for a fiver!!) Glenn, there are blanking plates on the unused ways and there is an earthing block and gas/water are bonded - he checked those. Just the switch he was concerned about and some new meter tails but he could sort all that out without changing the whole unit.

Personally, I see no need to change anything - other than tidy it all up as it looks an absolute abortion of a job.

 

[watson650]

Thanks all. Think I have enough knowledge now to question him and will look to get someone to tidy it up - after I get the condition report.

 

[Amp David]

Even i could do a neater job than that.

At least 1 person in the whole of the country bought a Marbo CU HaHa

 

[somersetsparks]

Even i ould do a neater kob than that.

At least 1 person in the whole of the country bought a Marbo CU HaHa

Good point on the Marbo, I have no idea why electrium make so many different branded CU's, all at roughly the same price?

 

[guest119]

Nobody spotted the cover missing off the neutral bar? Neutral is a live conductor after all.

 

[somersetsparks]

Nobody spotted the cover missing off the neutral bar? Neutral is a live conductor after all.

Your having us on right?

 

[Amp David]

Hopefully he is.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Even i could do a neater job than that.

At least 1 person in the whole of the country bought a Marbo CU HaHa

eh?
like i have already said their all made by electrium....as well as wylex....
so its like saying you wouldn`t install a wylex...isn`t it....

 

[Amp David]

Well i wouldn't!

Have seen one installed before, and they're nothing like wylex. They are the cheapest and nastiest plastic know to man.

 

[Geordie Spark]

Good point on the Marbo, I have no idea why electrium make so many different branded CU's, all at roughly the same price?

A bit like the British Leyland of the 1970s

 

[somersetsparks]

A bit like the British Leyland of the 1970s

The mini, the riley elf, the wolsley hornet, the mini clubman lol

 

[GLENNSPARK]

The mini, the riley elf, the wolsley hornet, the mini clubman lol

they were bmc
try the allegro, maxi, ital etc.....YUK!!!

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and that piece of cheese they called the princess