rcd vs RCBO

[DurhamSparky]

not sure were my last thread i started 2 mins went lol


right garage conversion

overall RCD vs RCBO

3 circuits

shower x1
lights x 2
sockets x 3

RCD with MCB or
Main switch with RCBO??


steve

 

[roukel01]

it'll be a cheaper option to fit a dual RCD board, however RCBO's are the better option. the only thing with RCBO's are they are single pole, whereas if the RCD goes pop, it cuts live and neutral off. (whether or not that makes a difference I don't know)

 

[DurhamSparky]

smallest dual rcd i find is 4 x 4.... thats mad!!!

 

[Jason Smith]

well as you know we are supposed to split it all up, etc, this situation just cries out for a sensible one RCD. . been looking at the circuits and how would you split that lot up to comply. I would put lights and shower on one RCD, Sockets on another. That way whatever happens you got light somwhere, as long as there is a table lamp about. Three RCBOS no one can knock, perfect system, however with the cost of the board, the RCBOS, may be cheaper to get a special offer etc. 17th.

 

[DurhamSparky]

i know!! mad world we live in!! any body know of some good deals going!! who does cheapest RCBO's!!

dont really want to use CP as they look ****

 

[bugsy]

I always try to go RCBO so if there is an N/E fault it will only effect 1 circuit, We pay £ 18.00 for hager / M.K. RCBO's

 

[DurhamSparky]

well 4x4 17th = 49+vat
4way rcbo = 77
4 way mcb with RCD switch 65



RCBO IT IS!!!!

 

[steamboatwilly]

RCBO prices are nuts. Surely they're gonna come down in price as more people us 'em?

 

[chris gray]

like petrol prices?

 

[wattsup]

rcbo every time, as long as budget allows..no contest really...its just cost

 

[eddielarge]

i always try to go rcbo so if there is an n/e fault it will only effect 1 circuit, we pay £ 18.00 for hager / m.k. Rcbo's

what wholesalers do u use sounds a cheap deal

 

[DurhamSparky]

i get RCBO for 15 quid but they chint!! were you get HAger for 18 quid??

 

[pennywise]

Depends how many your buying, and what rates you've agreed for that particular manufacturer. from the sounds of it Bugsy is doing alot of work and so spends alot with the wholesalers so he's got them over a barrel and he can dictate to them.

 

[DurhamSparky]

true!!