replacing a consumer unit

[David Say]

I have read various conflicting documents about updating fix equipment and really like know the correct answer to my problem. A Consumer unit in an existing property is 450mm from floor level, now I know there is no height set for consumer units but if i change it can I leave I there or will I have to move it

 

[kingeri]

If customer is happy with the current location then why would you move it?

 

[telectrix]

I have read various conflicting documents about updating fix equipment and really like know the correct answer to my problem. A Consumer unit in an existing property is 450mm from floor level, now I know there is no height set for consumer units but if i change it can I leave I there or will I have to move it

it's only on new build that building regs. recommend a height. in a replacement situation it's customer's preference as to whether you move it or not.

 

[sparksburnout]

Forgive me being obtuse but if you don't know the answer to this very simple question should you be changing it anyway??

 

[David Say]

An answer was is all I needed thanks not an opinion

 

[Paul.M]

Reasonable question and just double checking the answer. Please lets not start a cat fight, it's the weekend chill

 

[Octopus]

An answer was is all I needed thanks not an opinion

Oh dear.... another poster who thinks they deserve everything but will earn nothing.

Come on matey, the opinion was rather accurate IMHO

EDIT: Just read your earlier posts.

Maybe you should try and gain entry to the trainee section.

 

[Paul.M]

No more please or I'll just close this thread.

 

[telectrix]

just as an aside. re. CU regs. being semi-retired, i'm looking at some of the regs. that appear ambiguous. here's one.

CU IP ratings. top side IP4X, that precludes insertion of anything over 1mm from top side of the CU, assuming it can access live parts, which would be the load side terminals of the MCBs. but, the bottom surface is IP2X, so a metal screwdriver could be inserted onto the live busbar. what's the logic?

 

[Paul.M]

Falling objects is what I was told on the 2391. But I would not put money on that coming from a sausage factory of a training center.

Have not done a new build for a couple of years now, what is the required height?

 

[Flanders]

I here a story that Someone hung their coat on a metal hanger hooked on top of the wylex CU.
Due to a small hole in top of the CU and the coat hanger was resting op top of the fuses making it live !!!

 

[telectrix]

Falling objects is what I was told on the 2391. But I would not put money on that coming from a sausage factory of a training center.

Have not done a new build for a couple of years now, what is the required height?

think it's between ---- and chin.

 

[Paul.M]

think it's between ---- and chin.

That works for me, we are about the same height Tel.

 

[Flanders]

Falling objects is what I was told on the 2391. But I would not put money on that coming from a sausage factory of a training center.

Have not done a new build for a couple of years now, what is the required height?

In my handy Pocket Guide 7 it sugests that sockets switches and other electrical equipment should be between 450 mm to 1200mm. So its more like between Nuts and Knees

 

[Martin Kerr]

think it's between ---- and chin.

What size is your ----?