CPN cudis lumo consumer unit

[MerlinGremlin]

I was recently asked to install a CPN cudis lumo consumer unit by a client, what a horrible and badly designed unit. I didn't like the look of it from the beginning, it felt and looked cheap and nasty, the MCB's supplied where the same, cheap and nasty as did the RCD units and main switch. The incoming supply to the board would be at the top of the DB and was an SWA, this DB has a metal lip at the top of it and the earth and neutral bars are located at the top aswell, due to this there is no way to get anything in to tighten the SWA locking ring, I had to take the SWA gland apart so I could get it securely fixed and then put the gland back together. After fighting, cursing and a few choice words it was installed, when I asked the client why they had bought it they told me they had been told it was the best board on the market and was what every Electrician is installing. When I informed them that I only ever install Schneider or MK (personal preference) the client replied that they never chose that make due to being to expensive? So I asked what they had been quoted for the boards, Schneider with MCB's-£576 +VAT, MK with MCB's-£519 +VAT and the CPN with MCB's-£280 +VAT! When I asked which wholesalers they had got it from they mentioned a well known one, someone doesn't have a conscience. You can get the CPN boards online for £65 with MCB's or a Schneider or MK for £90 ish with MCB's, total madness. Any way don't use CPN boards, absolute nightmare and cheap, nasty units.

 

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Eaton is very expensive here in NI, has to be shipped up from Dublin, had to order a 30mA RCD last week for a job, there's a carriage charge and was approx £35 plus vat for the RCD and carriage.

I think Dunlop and Hamilton stock it? It's been a long time since I used them mind so could be totally wrong.

 

[NDG Elecs]

I've had a few issues with BG. Only used them a few times, as well.

Might try the Hager CU's, although it would be an order in job, as my wholesaler doesn't keep them on the shelves.

How do they compare price wise, like for like with MK & Wylex NDG?

My local Eddys and Yesss keep them in stock Mid. 10 way fully populated dual rcd for around £85.00 inc VAT. You get to choose the MCBs as well obviously. Fitted my first Hager board last week, after a two(?) year absence, and am glad they have become competitively priced again.

 

[Stufin135]

Schneider with MCB's-£576 +VAT, MK with MCB's-£519 +VAT and the CPN with MCB's-£280 +VAT! When I asked which wholesalers they had got it from they mentioned a well known one, someone doesn't have a conscience.

These are some very worrisome prices. At first I thought it must be a new lad that didn't understand the way Wholesale CPU Systems work, and that the trade prices come up and then you have to apply the discounts. But after checking the trade prices on these boards they seem to have been drastically uplifted.

EZ9ES2R5R5DMRE £255.56
K7666SMET £330.29

The Split Carton Trade Prices aren't much higher than those either.

I don't know how people can feel proud of themselves for doing that.

 

[Stufin135]

Schneider with MCB's-£576 +VAT, MK with MCB's-£519 +VAT and the CPN with MCB's-£280 +VAT! When I asked which wholesalers they had got it from they mentioned a well known one, someone doesn't have a conscience.

These are some very worrisome prices. At first I thought it must be a new lad that didn't understand the way Wholesale CPU Systems work, and that the trade prices come up and then you have to apply the discounts. But after checking the trade prices on these boards they seem to have been drastically uplifted.

EZ9ES2R5R5DMRE £255.56
K7666SMET £330.29

The Split Carton Trade Prices aren't much higher than those either.

I don't know how people can feel proud of themselves for doing that.