Consumer unit!!!

[DurhamSparky]

what's the ultimate BOX for the most reasonable price...!!

im just new to different style but so far i have used

MK 4 way
Chint 5x5 / 4x4
Hager 6way
newlec 6way (rubbish cheap takky)

any body got preference so far mine was hager but seemed expensive for what it was


whats the crab tree boxes like!! them the ones with no accessible bus bar!!??


steve

 

[Sav]

Hi,
I recently bought a Contactum 8 way split load board. I paid £63.50 plus vat including the breakers. It was easy enough to mount / wire into. And as the breakers are colour coded depending on the ampage, its easy for the customer / electrician to identify in case of any problem.

Best regards,
Sav

 

[DurhamSparky]

i looked at them on tlc website but got warned away as they went bust !! i know they now up and running again but do you not think the mcbs look like candy flick switches..!!

 

[Sav]

Yeah, I know what you mean. But its good value for money and once fitted its out of the way.Your customer is happy and your pocket even more happy.Apart from Contactum, I use Hager, as I must admit I do have a preference for them, and I advise the customer of both prices accordingly.They just want the cheapest 9 out of 10 times,but we too want an electrician friendly c/unit, thats easy to connect and reliable.regards,Sav

 

[Spudnik]

I dont give them the option and fit Hager.

 

[Des 56]

Crabtree is a good board but being plug in everythings they aren't adaptable
Wylex used to be my favourite until their mcbs became crap,they used to strip 6the threads with any decent force,so gave up on them
The chinese cheapies are getting better by making MK and crabtree and wylex watch their prices

 

[DurhamSparky]

yeah i just got some chint gear!! fitted them as standard when i worked for homeserve as wholesaler company used was only stocking them..!!

i like them a bit as all the neutrals are solid and no silly flexy wiring inside (cant adapt though) at 45.99+vat plus 6free mcbs cant go wrong!!

do like hager, feels good quality and looks the part..! i like the clear strip on front of mcb! detail i like it!!

steve