Plastic amendment 3 CU's

[Tim]

Saw this in screwfix. Im skeptical abs plastic is amd 3 compliant. has anyone bought one?

 

[Octopus]

For LAP = CRXP

Thats a no from me!

 

[Leesparkykent]

Lap is shyte but I like the idea of ABS being compliant

 

[trev]

I don't think I'll happily fit one of these things but if a manufacturer with a decent reputation comes out with one..........

 

[amlu]

open the box, have a look what the manual says,
play with it with a blow torch if you wish, its all grey business in there anyway, if
a numpty builder will install a metal box and something will get messed in there the
fuses will melt anyway...

 

[Plonker 3]

If a manufacturer is happy to claim it complies with amendment 3 then thats good enough for me.

 

[snowhead]

Interesting that it's a locally printed A4 sheet with the statement with no LAP logo.
It doesn't say compliant on the boxes, tho' I'm sure they must be.

All LAP C.U's appear to be ABS flame retardant;

http://www.screwfix.com/search?search=lap+consumer+unit

 

[andyb]

Only looking on my phone, but the leaflet doesn't seem to show what amendment it complies with.

 

[Leesparkykent]

Only looking on my phone, but the leaflet doesn't seem to show what amendment it complies with.

It does say amendment 3 but I had to zoom in.

 

[Adam W]

Interesting that it's a locally printed A4 sheet with the statement with no LAP logo.
It doesn't say compliant on the boxes, tho' I'm sure they must be.

All LAP C.U's appear to be ABS flame retardant;

Lap Consumer Unit - Search Results | Screwfix.com

I was thinking that as well.
Perhaps it complies because the amendment hasn't yet come into force, and then won't be retrospective.
Anyone with a large stock of plastic consumer units needs to get rid of them before January otherwise they will most likely be out of pocket.

 

[cprfenom]

Great
9 Feb 2015
ByTelectrix
, Belfast

" Great offer what's not to like about this, it's full of rcd's so come on its a no brainier. If you need a cheap consumer unit this is the one to get. Screwfix has come through with the goods for me again very pleased have been tellin other friends in the trade "



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Taken from screwfix.... Tel I didnt think you would like LAP

 

[GB.Kayak]

Saw this in screwfix. Im skeptical abs plastic is amd 3 compliant. has anyone bought one?

Damien Skelton produced an excellent post on this subject which brought together, in one place, the text from the relevant standards that relate to this issue. I did not agree with his conclusion on the matter ... flame retardent DOES NOT EQUAL non combustible! In my opinion, the 'poster' as originally written is at best misleading ... with the 3 added ... well that just takes the biscuit in my opinion ... should be referred to Trading Standards for miss-selling!

 

[telectrix]

Great
9 Feb 2015
ByTelectrix
, Belfast

" Great offer what's not to like about this, it's full of rcd's so come on its a no brainier. If you need a cheap consumer unit this is the one to get. Screwfix has come through with the goods for me again very pleased have been tellin other friends in the trade "



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Taken from screwfix.... Tel I didnt think you would like LAP

sorry mate. got nothing to do with that. some paddy is taking my name in vain.

 

[uksparks]

Lap as a brand do make some good stuff, but there's not s chance I would be fitting a LAP consumer unit. I think as for the question of is it or isn't it, if in doubt just fit metal.

 

[Leesparkykent]

Lap as a brand do make some good stuff, but there's not s chance I would be fitting a LAP consumer unit. I think as for the question of is it or isn't it, if in doubt just fit metal.

The only thing I have made by lap is an extension lead.