Wiska CU re-locator?

[pc1966]

When deleting TLC adverts I stumbled across this new product:

Wiska Consumer Unit Relocator

Looks a good idea, but if DIN terminals then are the G/Y ones all linked via the rail? Electrically good, but a problem for testing.

TL;DR Anyone seen the CU relocator in the flesh?

 

[snowhead]

Isnt the problem with that though the cpc's are connected to the din rail, meaning you make effectively an earth bar, which means like your r2 and r1+r2 readings will be all out? I know you can use the none cpc versions to avoid this but something to be aware of..

The Din rail in the Wiska CU relocator looks like it's plastic / nylon, so although the Din connectors have contacts for the rail there's no continuity.

 

[davesparks]

To me they look like a one size doesn't quite fit anywhere triumph of marketing. I think it's similar to the populated CUs which appeared a few years ago which come with a bunch of MCB's that don't quite match up to what you need so you have to buy a few extra and swap them around.

Has anyone done a cost comparison against buying the parts seperately and putting it together yourself?

They also look like there isn't a lot of room in the box.

 

[davesparks]

Something else that annoys me is the use of green/yellow, blue and grey connectors.
If you want colour-matched connectors use brown for live rather than grey.

 

[SparkyChick]

I've just used one of the Wiska ones (8 x 2.5mm max cca circuits + 2 x 10mm max cca circuits) and whilst I suspect Dave's statement about the cost is totally correct, they aren't too bad. Suited the job I was doing (quite space restricted).

Inside they are a little tight, would be better if there weren't so many plastic protrusions within the space (such as the cover mounting screw pillars) and if the plastic DIN rail was in the middle of the box and not so offset. The Wago terminals could do with better fixings on the ends of the rails and whilst I'm a big Wago fan, I'm not that impressed with the terminals in these and their ability to stay on the rail when placed load by the cables connecting to them. Would be nice as well if it actually had 4 cover screws to make use of all four cover screwholes (think this is a packaging error but irritating none the less).

But, in the right circumstances I'd use one again. Saw them in a local wholesaler a couple of weeks ago and had cause to use one last week. I've used the DIY approach a couple of times and I can totally see the appeal of both approaches.

So, in short... I think they are good in the right circumstances but they aren't going to be an item I keep on hand mainly due to the cost.

 

[freddo]

We also used one recently, not too bad. If I was to use them a lot I'd want to keep a stock of matching din terminals to swap the unsuitable sizes. The plastic rail is a bit soft. I do like Wago din terminals though and have been using them for a while for control panel stuff.

 

[DefyG]

Would the box be considered 'maintenance free' ?

 

[davesparks]

Would the box be considered 'maintenance free' ?

I would hope that a box containing that many connections of different circuits would be installed in a location that is accessible.

 

[DefyG]

I would hope that a box containing that many connections of different circuits would be installed in a location that is accessible.

Yes, you would hope so but I can imagine that some would think it to be MF.