New control panel required or not?

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Hello folks

I'm after some advice with my domestic property control box. I'm not an electrician, I'd kill myself wiring a plug, so I called in the professionals who on entry to my house stated my control panel was obsolete and wouldn't be safe to keep, (it's 12 years old). Normal looking panel with about 16 switches. Never had a problem with the panel or the electrics, just wanted it testing. They quoted me £500 + VAT for a new control panel. So my question is, does this sound right to you guys? Thanks for any thoughts.
 
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Not a great pic but hope it helps. The guy seemed really professional and knowledgable, not saying for a second he was misinforming me, just wanted to get a second opinion if possible. Really appreciate all the replies.
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Ideally that does want changing in my opinion.

I'd probably be slightly more than £500 with that amount of circuits so price seems ok. As above though this depends on what is and how it's fitted. You won't get all RCBO's for that money I bet.
 
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mattg4321 said:
Ideally that does want changing in my opinion.

I'd probably be slightly more than £500 with that amount of circuits so price seems ok. As above though this depends on what is and how it's fitted. You won't get all RCBO's for that money I bet.
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Hi, although the property isn't for rental, never say never so I'd like the unit to be fully compatible and safe into the future. What unit would you suggest or advise to cover all bases. How much above £500 do you think? Any particular units in mind? Thanks.
 
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i would agree with the sparks. if it were me, i'd probably cut it down to a 13 way board. a dual RCD unit would come in around £500.an all RCBO board would be more like £750. so he' does not seem to be overcharging.
the disadvantage with the dual RCD board is that if 1 RCD trips, you lose half the house circuits, whereas with RCBOs only the faulty circuit would be lost.
personally,i'd go the extra mile for RCBOs, but it's your choice. ask the spark to explain in more detail so you can make an informed decision.
 
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telectrix said:
i would agree with the sparks. if it were me, i'd probably cut it down to a 13 way board. a dual RCD unit would come in around £500.an all RCBO board would be more like £750. so he' does not seem to be overcharging.
the disadvantage with the dual RCD board is that if 1 RCD trips, you lose half the house circuits, whereas with RCBOs only the faulty circuit would be lost.
personally,i'd go the extra mile for RCBOs, but it's your choice. ask the spark to explain in more detail so you can make an informed decision.
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Thanks, very helpful, will definitely take your advice and hopefully go the extra mile with RCBO's. Sounds perfect, much appreciated.
 
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