cu change in bungalow

[flukey]

just been to see a cu change in a tiny bungalow.
only 4 circuits in existing cu. question is what board can i get away with fitting as they obviously dont want a dual rcd board. all advice welcome

 

[not clever]

I'd go for a 6 way contactum CP range with a 60947 - 3 mainswitch & use rcbo's on circuits.

 

[flukey]

I'd go for a 6 way contactum CP range with a 60947 - 3 mainswitch & use rcbo's on circuits.

rcbo`s on all circuits seems expensive option

 

[Spudnik]

Its either that or a dual RCD CU.

Contactum is pretty good and fairly reasonably priced.

 

[flukey]

Its either that or a dual RCD CU.

Contactum is pretty good and fairly reasonably priced.

hi jason, ive got 3 brand new wylex 10 way dual rcd boards that i aquired at a very reasonable price but i didnt really want to waste one on a job like this, looks like i am gonna have to though

 

[Spudnik]

You gotta use 'em somewhere!!

However, i do see what you are saying.

I'd be thinking the same as you.

 

[flukey]

You gotta use 'em somewhere!!

However, i do see what you are saying.

I'd be thinking the same as you.

seems a false economy wasting a nice board like this on such a small place still if they decide to extend to the side, put a second story on, add a garage and garden shed along with a new shower and security lighting, the stannah stairlift and hoist at least they will have enough room on the board

 

[Spudnik]

seems a false economy wasting a nice board like this on such a small place still if they decide to extend to the side, put a second story on, add a garage and garden shed along with a new shower and security lighting, the stannah stairlift and hoist at least they will have enough room on the board

You are all heart

 

[flukey]

You are all heart

you know me too well lol

 

[not clever]

How much were the Wylex 10 way dual boards?

Cost of the 6way contactum cu + 4x rcbo's & 2x blanks £67.00 (thats with my discount from wholesaler)
Cost of a Wylex dual rcd 10 way cu + 4x mcb's & 6x blanks £50ish (again with discount)

Use your Wylex & you'll be loosing money as this job wont cover the potential income if the Wylex was used on a 2 storey property with more circuits.

Is your glass half full or half empty?

 

[flukey]

How much were the Wylex 10 way dual boards?

Cost of the 6way contactum cu + 4x rcbo's & 2x blanks £67.00 (thats with my discount from wholesaler)
Cost of a Wylex dual rcd 10 way cu + 4x mcb's & 6x blanks £50ish (again with discount)

Use your Wylex & you'll be loosing money as this job wont cover the potential income if the Wylex was used on a 2 storey property with more circuits.

Is your glass half full or half empty?

you must get a good discount then as i couldnt just about buy the rcbos for 67 quid, who is your wholesaler and what do you pay per rcbo??
same with the wylex, 60 quid + vat at my wholesale + mcbs on top
looks like i could be changing wholesalers

 

[lewlec]

hi

niglon rcbo's at local wholesaler £14.50 a piece, not bad compared to the merlin gerin at £59.00

 

[flukey]

hi

niglon rcbo's at local wholesaler £14.50 a piece, not bad compared to the merlin gerin at £59.00

hi gary, whos niglon and is that plus vat
i tend to stick with brands that are tried and tested but have you used these and what are they like

 

[lewlec]

Hi flukey

well i was abit weary at the beggining but i tell u what they are preety good, ive had quite a few problems with mk breakers lately! But to be honest i havnt installed loads but what i have done are ok. O ye its plus vat too, not bad if ur on a budget.

Cheers

 

[flukey]

Hi flukey

well i was abit weary at the beggining but i tell u what they are preety good, ive had quite a few problems with mk breakers lately! But to be honest i havnt installed loads but what i have done are ok. O ye its plus vat too, not bad if ur on a budget.

Cheers

still cant see how notclever can buy a cu and rcbos for 67 quid as these rcbos add up to 58 quid on there own and ive never even heard of them