Consumer unit upgrade

[ash121]

Looking to upgrade the current consumer unit, it is located in the garage, the new cu will be in the same location. Having read various posts it appears that the Hager boards are well regarded but the MK boards not so

But my electrician is adamant in wanting to install an MK RCD board 13 way, he advised 13 way is a bit more than my actual requirements but it will be future proof in the event i decide to do an extension or something

I suggested a Hagar board but he dismissed that! And insisted to fit an MK board as he is familiar with them

Your thoughts would be appreciated, where does the MK board rank? Would you recommend any other CU other than Hagar?

 

[Strima]

I'm hearing good things about Fusebox: Distribution - Thomas Electrical Distributors Ltd - https://thomaselectricaldistributors.co.uk/product-category/distribution/

 

[ChrisElectrical88]

I'm hearing good things about Fusebox: Distribution - Thomas Electrical Distributors Ltd - https://thomaselectricaldistributors.co.uk/product-category/distribution/

Your hearing good things for good reason. The best budget board put there. 10 Way RCBO board for 120 quid add an SPD for an extra 25 quid.

Hager are by far and away my favourite though.

 

[ChrisElectrical88]

Also i wouldn't fit MK, hate the left side main switch. Ruin the MCB alignment

 

[Dustydazzler]

Anyone fitted a Hamilton consumers unit ?

 

[ash121]

Ok spoke to the electrician, convinced him to fit a hagar he has asked me to supply hooray!

What would you recommend he said it needs to be rcd dual/split load 12 or 13 way

 

[DPG]

Why 13 way though? Seems a bit OTT

 

[Spoon]

I'm with @Baddegg on this. To go from 7 way to 13 way is a bit OTT.
10 way would be sufficient.
If possible mate, price up for RCBO's.

 

[Dustydazzler]

Go to your local wholesalers and ask them for their best rate on an rcbo board

 

[ash121]

May also do a garage conversion and also fit mains smoke alarms, and in the future but unlikely may do a rear extension, rather be safe than sorry

Install is for normal rcd board not rcbo

Could you provide links to what Hagar board i should buy please i.e 10, 12, 14 way if there is not much price difference then happy go with 14 way

 

[richy3333]

What would be the top 5 consumer units, I'll try and suggest something other than Hager to him

Top 5:
5-Hager
4-Hager
3-Hager
2-Hager
1-Hager

 

[HappyHippyDad]

If your electrician has said get a 13 way then I would get a 13 way. Usually during the pre-works visit I would open up the CU, he may have done this and seen lots of extra conductors in each circuit breaker and realised that you need (for example) 10 used ways, therefore you will have 3 spare.

It really doesn't matter if you get hagar, wylex, crabtree, MK, BG etc etc etc. They will all be exactly the same for you (barring cost), it's just about personal preference for the installer. He probably has plenty of MK spares should anything go wrong and he needs them.

 

[Des 56]

Existing 7 circuits + Garage +smokes+ extension + any possible existing doubled up circuits
Seems to be a reasonable suggestion by your own spark
Best go with the advice given by your electrician on the job,he is in a far better position to make recommendation than anyone from afar

 

[ash121]

Existing 7 circuits + Garage +smokes+ extension + any possible existing doubled up circuits
Seems to be a reasonable suggestion by your own spark
Best go with the advice given by your electrician on the job,he is in a far better position to make recommendation than anyone from afar

He's told me to supply the board but not sure what to go for any links to the product to purchase will be appreciated there are so many different ones to choose from

 

[ChrisElectrical88]

Hager VML966RK 12 Way Dual 100 amp RCD Metal Consumer Unit

Hager Populated 12 way consumer unit VML966RK. Supplied complete with 100A Main switch, 2 x 100A RCDs. Amendment 3 & 18th Edition compliant

www.consumerunitworld.co.uk

5 word count sucks

 

[ash121]

Thank you very much

Is that the best one to go for?