Small form 7 way CB (RCBO) ??

[Jim_e_Jib]

Talking of that, it seems to me that the majority of prices are exactly the same as the Screwfix ones, they take the p155 really.

But don't you get a free cup of watered down coffee (giving you some p155, rather than taking ?) and a biscuit, whilst feeling a little superior to those who aren't allowed to cross the threshold?

 

[LukeD]

will see what Benjamin says in his reply .

 

[Zerax]

But don't you get a free cup of watered down coffee (giving you some p155, rather than taking ?) and a biscuit, whilst feeling a little superior to those who aren't allowed to cross the threshold?

And used to be doughnuts on a Friday too... pre Covid of course.

 

[LukeD]

LOvely email from them today > I see part of their issue . But will give them ago. Remember in some countries you can not even buy Brake pads for a car or a roll of cable unless you are approved by a Government scheme .None of this pay as you go schemes like in the UK !

 

[Simon47]

The idea is that SBS only sell to the trade. You sign up with proof of your scheme membership, or qualifications, to enable you to order.

It prevents DIYers buying their CUs and having a bash.

That's basically it - he only wants to sell to people who have a clue. Comes across as a nice enough guy to deal with.

 

[pc1966]

A bit late but for this thread however...I think the idea of the SBS having both L & N busbars for the RCBOs is terrific!

But the need to sign up and the niggling concern that in 5-10 years they are unavailable would bother me a little. I guess they are made by some major company to specification, but without knowing how much spares will continue that might count for nothing. Same with a few of the own-brand or similar CUs, they might have identical MCB/RCBO from big names, but the hassle of justifying it for a future fix should the original brand have vanished / been phased out as unprofitable / etc makes me personally stick to the big-name brands if I can.

 

[Simon47]

The SBS stuff is rebadged LVE - the cases still have LVE pressed into the covers, and if you want non-standard parts then they might be LVE - as in this example (where he supplied a C/O switch in place of the regular main switch, there's separate isolation near the meter) :
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