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Do any of you legends know if the new type of Contactum RCBO will fit this board as a direct replacement?

Thanks in advance

[ElectriciansForums.net] RCBO replacement for Contactum CU
 
This old thread suggest Defender range isn't compatible, but that Contactum manufactured busbar adapters which they subsequently weren't sure were a great idea.

Probably best to wait for Westward 😄

I’ve fitted a few of the new Defender 2 boards recently, it’s a shame I don’t have a spare RCBO in the back of the van.

I could have test fitted it myself and saved the embarrassment of asking another “what’s compatible question” yet again…😂
 
I'm touched by your confidence in me but Contactum isn't something I know too much about. The fact the new rcbos and mcbs have a curved front as opposed to the flat fronted ones you show suggests they are different but not necessarily incompatible so you may have to contact Contactum.
 
All I can contribute is that about 3 years ago I had to change the main incomer to an 100ma RCD on one of those boards as there was in fact no earth at all, and the shiny thing from CEF fitted. I've never tried sticking an RCBO in one but I'd be quite interested in the answer!
 
I'm touched by your confidence in me but Contactum isn't something I know too much about. The fact the new rcbos and mcbs have a curved front as opposed to the flat fronted ones you show suggests they are different but not necessarily incompatible so you may have to contact Contactum.

Thanks Westy, I thought I’d hang on and wait for your reply as you’re normally the “font of all knowledge”, when it comes to CU’s and what’s compatible.

I emailed customer services earlier as suggested by @i=p/u

I’ll share my findings, when (if) they get back to me.

Have a good weekend all. 😎🍺👍
 

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