choiceable CU wylex or mk

[hoodie786]

can you please tell me what the choiceable cu is. out of the two and what one has the best cable entry points

thanks

 

[Iggifer]

I have been very vocal about my dislike of build quality on MK Sentry equipment, so my vote has got to be for Wylex, but out of all the brands out there, I wouldn't limit it to just Wylex or MK. Hager and Eaton make some lovely boards

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

What number and type of circuits are putting on to the board.
There are number of board choices and manufacturers, the configuration of your circuits and your budget, may help us point you out in the right direction.
You could consider having your circuits protected by
*RCBOs only
*Dual RCD with MCBs
*Dual RCD with MCBs and RCBOs
*Single RCD with MCBS and RCBOs

 

[davelx]

If you're going all RCBO and 11/12 ways is enough I'd suggest the Eaton EAD11R. Extensive cable knockout options and plenty of room for wiring.
Not the cheapest RCBOs but you can get them at well below list if you hunt around.

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[Iggifer]

I've got an Eaton EAD12R and it's plenty big enough, I've got 9 spare outgoing ways.

For a dual RCD board, the EAD12H80H80D is VERY popular around here, worked on/with 3 in the past week

 

[sparkwright]

I wonder why you are limiting yourself to those two makes only - can only assume you are getting it from TradePoint, B and Queue, or Screwfix.

Both are good. Wylex had some issues which they have addressed, but puts people off. The MK stuff seems very flimsy, and just fitting the lid can be an absolute pain. MK do have a habit of changing their design, which can mean spares are hard to get.

The MK board is nicer to look at, if appearance comes into it.

I like the Hager stuff myself. Seems a very high quality.

 

[Iggifer]

B and Queue

Yea the Hager boards have a nice range of cable entry points.

There is just no QA on MK, switches and MCB's with rough edges, things not fitting together properly etc etc

 

[EFLImpudence]

I like the Hager stuff myself. Seems a very high quality.

So do I.

OP should choice one.

 

[mfarrow]

I've got an Eaton EAD12R and it's plenty big enough, I've got 9 spare outgoing ways.

I assume you've got a one bedroom flat?

 

[RF Lighting]

I will not use either MK or Wylex.

The quality on MK nose dived when they stopped using schneider MCBs, and wylex have been awful for years. Even with the new seimens MCBs, the general build quality is dreadful.

Stick with hager, eaton or schneider and you'll be fine.

 

[Iggifer]

I've got an Eaton EAD12R and it's plenty big enough, I've got 9 spare outgoing ways.

I assume you've got a one bedroom flat?

Nope 3 bed semi, all RCBO's, so from left to right

Main Switch
Main Switch
Upstairs Ring
Downstairs Ring
Kitchen Ring
Cooker
Imm Heater
Boiler
U/S Lighting
D/S Lighting

Which makes 8, not 9 so have 4 spare outgoing ways

 

[flyingsparks]

I personally don't like Wylex boards, however the new 3ph ones I think are ok. For single phase domestic I use MK, which I know the build quality has dropped, and they are not brilliant, but I do think they are quite generous on room inside and look smart on the outside.