Updating my 1985 Fusebox

[liamj2003]

Hi all,

I have included a photo of my fuse box, as Im unsure of the type (name), Question is:

Im aware there is no protection, with as it stands now, I understand I can just break away the front of the fuse casing to house larger fuses but with switches (if this right) and what are these switches called (micro RCDS or something)

Currently I run all my computer, TV etc from a surge protector, but I have recently installed additional sockets, including one that sits mid level directly behind my flatscreen tv on wall (power socket for TV) and obvoiusly this is no longer surge protected so I guess I need to update my fusebox so some sort of surge protection is in place. (is that right)

Any suggestions/help is greatly appreciated!

Many Thanks

Liam

 

[telectrix]

really???? i got some other week and never had a problem getting them at all...!

but whose house is missing their 32A MCBs?

 

[DurhamSparky]

One thing for sure, your not going to get surge protection units, and the RCBOs in that sized recessed CU, Much better to use a surfaced mounted CU over the old CU back box of sufficient size to accommodate the P/Os needs.... Preferably of a make, that has all of it's RCBOs readily available!! lol!!!

lost me Engineer!!! who mentioned the CU was recessed??? look like a standard surface one to me! check the shadow on wall...
you been playing a a Nintento 3ds and screwing ya eyesight up lol..

 

[Engineer54]

Better to use a Furse surge protection unit fitted into the CU unit, this will protect the whole installation and far more robust than surge protected sockets and extension leads...

 

[Engineer54]

lost me Engineer!!! who mentioned the CU was recessed??? look like a standard surface one to me! check the shadow on wall...
you been playing a a Nintento 3ds and screwing ya eyesight up lol..

Just had another look at the photo, still looks recessed/flush to me!!! Quite common to find too from that era!!!

Best let the OP to confirm then ...surface or flush!!! lol!!!

 

[RWJ]

Just had another look at the photo, still looks recessed/flush to me!!! Quite common to find too from that era!!!

Best let the OP to confirm then ...surface or flush!!! lol!!!

They're quite often recessed as E54 says mounted on the old wooden frame on brick then plastered in

 

[DurhamSparky]

possibly!!! bloody angle of the camera is perfectly in line straight!!!

 

[telectrix]

look at the shadow cast top left. surface, surface, surface. sorry durham. got carried away remembering the film, above us the waves.

 

[Des 56]

They do but most you won't get a 32a for love nor money Most wholesalers have had them on back order since June last year!!!!

That must be because I must have most of them in my shed
I didn't know they are scarce, I have loads of them

 

[telectrix]

That must be because I must have most of them in my shed
I didn't know they are scarce, I have loads of them

hang on to 'em till the price goes through the roof, like square D QOs

 

[DurhamSparky]

look at the shadow cast top left. surface, surface, surface. sorry durham. got carried away remembering the film, above us the waves.

hahahahaha!!!

terminology is all wrong i them films!! dive dive dive!!! lol....

Diving Now Diving Now

.....

Submarine Passing xxM all compartments check round for for leaks and report to control room report on extn ---

..

Submarine about to Return to Periscope Depth.....

Standby to surface

Surfacing Now!! Surfacing Now!!

or the most scary thing that can happen is

broadcast of SHUT BULKHEAD DOORS..... Claxon x 3 and then an aggressive but clear voice shouting EMERGENCY STATIONS x3 FLOOD FLOOD FLOOD

thats scary!!!!!!

 

[mogga]

They do but most you won't get a 32a for love nor money Most wholesalers have had them on back order since June last year!!!!

Electric center have them at their NDC around 40 of them or flebay Big orange Shed has them as well

 

[telectrix]

hahahahaha!!!

terminology is all wrong i them films!! dive dive dive!!! lol....

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or the most scary thing that can happen is

broadcast of SHUT BULKHEAD DOORS..... Claxon x 3 and then an aggressive but clear voice shouting EMERGENCY STATIONS x3 FLOOD FLOOD FLOOD

thats scary!!!!!!

and captain larry grayson saying " i told you, SHUT THAT DOOR"

 

[liamj2003]

Sorry for delay yes it is surface mounted, not recessed,
So by the sounds of it my TV wont be protected to the same level as it was when it used to be plugged into the surge protector, Ill eventually update the unit to a modern regular one, but cant afford to be too picky about "over the top" electrical protection.

Many thanks for all your answers..

Liam