Consumer Unit Labels

[littledave]

Does anybody have or know where to get an Excel Template for printing domestic fuseboard labels. I made one up a while ago for 3 Phase Memshield boards.

It looks so much neater and an overall professional finish everything in the same font readable. Drives me crazy everything scribbled on.

 

[Octopus]

I use a brother P touch label printer - to be recommended.

 

[kingeri]

I use a brother P touch label printer - to be recommended.

I got one of these recently, don't know how I managed before. It's lovely. The wife pinched it and has labelled every box and tub in the kitchen cupboards and freezer. I didn't mind until I got to a job and found I had no tape left! Still, at least I won't get the salt and sugar mixed up from now on (a common occurrence and potential risk in any kitchen apparently).

 

[pencilpusher]

Out of interest gents, which colour brother labels do you use for boards?

 

[kingeri]

I use black on white for labeling the ways, black on yellow for warning labels. Usually.

 

[littledave]

I already have a label machine, I don't find this looks as good as one complete label, plus being able to do it in excel opens up a world of possibilities.

I can see I'm going to have to design a new template once I get my PC back.

 

[onions1066]

I use rhino 5000 and that prints full board schedules not just singles if that's what your looking for

 

[kingeri]

On the Brother, you can print a complete CU label with all the ways, RCD etc. it looks the dogs b*****s, and is one complete label! Once you've got the hang of using it, trust me you'll never look back. Plus you can print electrical / AV / IT symbols, and can even design your own on the PC. Better and quicker than faffing with a computer template.

 

[pencilpusher]

On the Brother, you can print a complete CU label with all the ways, RCD etc. it looks the dogs b*****s, and is one complete label! Once you've got the hang of using it, trust me you'll never look back. Plus you can print electrical / AV / IT symbols, and can even design your own on the PC. Better and quicker than faffing with a computer template.

Which model is that?

 

[littledave]

Which model is that?

Beat me to it. Can you post an example label

 

[kingeri]

It's the P-Touch PT-7600VP. I think that's the top of the range one. Go onto Brother's website to see the differences in models. It can do 4 rows of text and can easily handle standard CU labelling, plus all the warning labels you'll ever need. I paid 99 quid for mine off ebay.

 

[HandySparks]

It's the P-Touch PT-7600VP. I think that's the top of the range one. Go onto Brother's website to see the differences in models. It can do 4 rows of text and can easily handle standard CU labelling, plus all the warning labels you'll ever need. I paid 99 quid for mine off ebay.

Here's an example of labelling with the PT-7600:

 

[Elmer BeFuddled]

Someone posted an answer in the spacings to use for CU labels (as a Brother custom setting).

Anybody got a link? I lost my bookmark pages!!

 

[HandySparks]

Someone posted an answer in the spacings to use for CU labels (as a Brother custom setting).

Anybody got a link? I lost my bookmark pages!!

Usual spacing on 'domestic' boards is 18mm.

 

[Engineer54]

UK, ....A Nation of CU/DB label stickers!! ...lol!!