Schneider or MK Consumer Unit

[AndrewMgan1976]

Which is the best to buy, never used Scneider but haven't been impressed with the MK sentry range when I've been installing it.

 

[KFH]

Never used Schneider so can't comment. I agree with you about MK. I prefer Hagar, used a BG recently and it was OK.

 

[BES]

Ive used schnieder a couple of times. Found them as good as any other ive installed , think Toolstation do a 17th 10 way at a resonable price. Prevouisly used wylex and mk just as good quality.

 

[Sigma]

I bought a Contactum consumer unit today which comes at a very good price and it does look the part, although I've never used this make before. Any comments about this make?

 

[grumpyjohn01]

Agree that MK has lost it...can't seem to get the devices to line up properly on the rail all a bit loose and wayward...BG stuff is great I reckon..Electricfix do good deals on their boards from time to time only issue is stiff terminals on N & E bars,good solid slotted screwdriver sorts that...also plug in style crabtree boards are good for dual RCD application as there aren't so many flying leads to deal with..fitted a Volex the other day (not by choice!) and it was horrendous..the board was already half full with blue & brown leads!

 

[pcam1984]

I'd use schneider all the time if i had the choice. Neat boards with a decent amount of space inside and the sliders for the breakers are an added bonus.

 

[Johnuk]

crabtree

 

[Dizzy_Maskell]

On industrial basis schneider (old merlin gerin) are the roles Royce but comes with the price tag too
However easy to use adaptable and good quality

 

[ChrisElectrical88]

Schneider or square D are both good boards.

 

[RichE]

MK are ok, but not that mega. Since the MK recall I have been using BG and have fitted about 20 with no complaints! The terminals can be a bit tight, but I just run them up and down a couple of times with the cordless prior to fitting, job sorted! Price wise, they are a real bargain

 

[AndrewMgan1976]

Think with the positive feedback, I'm going to get a BG board

 

[telectrix]

MK--bargepole. --no touch. done one last week, supplied by customer. came to fit lid on. MCBs are 1/4" lower than the cut-out. , needed a crowbar to get the lid on. YUK. give me starbreaker or BG any day. never used schneider except on industrial.

 

[Phil]

schneider ones are ok and not badly priced. I must admit like tell i do like the crabtree starbreakers though

 

[ample current]

I like the crabtree ones also. I have a Schneider (which was square d) in my house, and like previously posted are quite big so loads of room inside.

 

[High Tower]

Top 5:

Hager
Crabtree
Schneider
Bg
(Can't think of a 5th volex and Wylex if I'm desperate )

Worst 5:

Havells ( utter rubbish)
MK
Proteus
Protek
Vytek