RCBOs for Schneider CU

[John-SJW]

The CU box is called a 'compact' and although a decent size, when an RCBO is istalled, it will fit but there is not much room at the top and those RCBOs are taller at the top. Does anyone know of another make rather than Schneider, that fit, that maker shorter RCBOs?

 

[John-SJW]

That would be a little unusual. It sometimes happens to facilitate modifying a lighting circuit in an existing split load board, but my gut reaction is that I would either go dual-RCD or entirely RCBO for a new install. Was there any reason for that idea or was it economics?

My go-to board for most domestic installs at the moment. I'm just about to go and pick one up. As above you want the shorter double pole RCBO's.
If it's a very classy house, the car on the drive is recent, clean, and had loads of tread on the tyres then I might quote for Hager....!

The CU is there as the picture. Specifications have changed so it is matter of shuffling around to use most of what is there. Yes economics - use what is there, none has been used, all new. Or if more economical a new Fusebox CU.

 

[timhoward]

In that latter instance, I'd go with Crabtree for ease of installation.

I’m interested what you find easier if you have time to say. I used to love the Starbreaker boards with the insulated bus bar but haven’t touched Crabtree for a while now.

 

[nicebutdim]

I’m interested what you find easier if you have time to say. I used to love the Starbreaker boards with the insulated bus bar but haven’t touched Crabtree for a while now.

It's that plug in busbar - makes you wonder why more domestic boards don't go that route. Even better would be plug in busbar for both line and neutral.

It's strange how one Electrium brand (Wylex) is popular and widely available, yet Crabtree isn't so widely stocked or used. There'll be a reason for this, but it's not one that I can fathom.

 

[timhoward]

It's that plug in busbar - makes you wonder why more domestic boards don't go that route.

Agree, it's very cool. I wonder if they have a patent on it.

Even better would be plug in busbar for both line and neutral.

I have an account with SBS - Trade Sales Ltd. | The Home of Bespoke Distribution Boards - https://www.sbstradesales.co.uk/ which has exactly this.

If you have a CPS number it's easy to get an account too. I love fitting them and have done a few, but always worry that they might suddenly not be there, and my reputation would suffer for not choosing a more mainstream brand with parts more readily available. They have stated they will only deal directly with the trade, which is great in a way, but again, carries a certain mystique and obscurity with it.

 

[nicebutdim]

Agree, it's very cool. I wonder if they have a patent on it.

I have an account with SBS - Trade Sales Ltd. | The Home of Bespoke Distribution Boards - https://www.sbstradesales.co.uk/ which has exactly this.

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If you have a CPS number it's easy to get an account too. I love fitting them and have done a few, but always worry that they might suddenly not be there, and my reputation would suffer for not choosing a more mainstream brand with parts more readily available. They have stated they will only deal directly with the trade, which is great in a way, but again, carries a certain mystique and obscurity with it.

I remembered about their dual busbar after posting - is it plug in as that would place them right at the top of the pile?

Can't see Crabtree having a patent on plug in busbars as other manufacturers use them in 3 phase DBs.

 

[timhoward]

I remembered about their dual busbar after posting - is it plug in as that would place them right at the top of the pile?

With due thanks and reckless plagiarism of @dseselectric video...not plug in...but cool!

 

[nicebutdim]

With due thanks and reckless plagiarism of @dseselectric video...not plug in...but cool!
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I remember that video now and the busbar.

It was a good watch, but not as good as the one with all those flasing lights from Crabtree