Consumer Unit Change

[Ando_3]

I have recently bought a house and the CU is a 6 way fuse wire type. And need some advice on choosin a replacement.

Looking for an 8 way CU. Ccts include - 5a heating pump, 5a lights & bell, 15a immersion heater, 30a skts, 30a skts, 30a cooker

 

[jamesBoater]

Are you an electrician?

 

[Spark92]

I like hager or crabtree c/u. And i have a thing for rcbos lol. I would get a main switch 12way hager board and fill it with rcbos. Plus yourl have plenty of extra ways for the future plus.. bigger board = more room to make it neat and tidy

Like i said...thats what id do

 

[monkeyelectric]

Rcbo's if you can afford it, its suprisingly affordable with just 6 circuits though

 

[telectrix]

get a competent electrician to give a quote. he will advise on the best solution to suit your needs.

 

[Ando_3]

yes I am an electrician, but mainly industrial work. Want to do it properly but the cheaper the better?

 

[monkeyelectric]

yes I am an electrician, but mainly industrial work. Want to do it properly but the cheaper the better?

Cheaper is not better

 

[Tim]

You definatly need an electrician for this as after the change everything will need to be tested and certified using the proper equipment.

Post your location and someone maybe near by to help you out

Tim

 

[shocking_eg]

im waiting for the "only joking - April fools joke" ???

 

[GLENNSPARK]

whats up with the existing C/U?

 

[Ando_3]

its just dated and thought that it would be worthwhile changing it now before I move in

 

[TaffyDuck]

Screwfix have a deal on MK 10 way HI boards at the mo (£60). They are decent enough . I see you`re in Scotland so I guess Part P isnt relevant.

 

[brucelee]

Before replacing mate you need to test the circuits as there is no point changing the CCU if it also needs rewire and it will help you identify any possible issues before change like with borrowed neutrals

 

[Fin170]

5a heating pump, 5a lights & bell, 15a immersion heater, 30a skts, 30a skts, 30a cooker

Depends on how it's all wired, the heating pump, bell and immersion heater may not need RCD protection and being a 6 way board I'll assume there will be one or two additional circuits chucked in somewhere

Split board with ~2-4 RCBOs would be my choice depending on whats in it and hows it's run

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Before replacing mate you need to test the circuits as there is no point changing the CCU if it also needs rewire and it will help you identify any possible issues before change like with borrowed neutrals

yeah this is it...once you start introducing earth leakage devices into the mix n all that lot....