Control gear direct cu any good?

[Zebsport]

Hi Guys,

Just looking at this for the workshop,

http://www.controlgeardirect.co.uk/garage2.html

The price is £25.69 which includes the 63A RCCB. This is vastly cheaper than anything else i've looked at. Its got all the BSEN numers, but is there a reason for the price, build quality etc?

Any opinions appreciated,

cheers

 

[Spark123]

You get what you pay for!
I prefer to stick with the makes that I know are half decent build quality, I quite like Square D or Merlin Gerin (now Schneider). Hager are OK too.

 

[ELZ4742]

yeah, good value for money, demans stock them. rcbos are cheap as chips too.

 

[Zebsport]

Thanks for reply. mcbs £1.78!

I wasn't intending on buying the cheapest or trying to cut corners but it does look great value. In cases like this I never know if you actually get any more 'safety' for you money when buying more expensive stuff. Or its just the build quality, thicker plastic, better quality screws etc..

 

[1john]

Looks like a chint type varient, I have installed plenty with no problems.

Would rather this for a few quid more and free delivery if thats the kind of thing you are after - http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Ele...Units/Garage+Consumer+Unit/d190/sd2901/p82637

 

[Zebsport]

I've got something similar at the mo, MK I think. But I need to have 3 mcbs as I need a direct supply for my new air compressor.

 

[1john]

Have you got an adequate enough supply for the new increased load?

 

[Zebsport]

The supply comes from the house 10 MM swa, currenty on a 50amp mcb.