Consumer Unit

hoteldave · Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 9:01 pm Post Subject: Consumer Unit

Hi, I am exchanging my consumer unit for a more modern 12 way split load. My only problem is where to put the \\\"busbar\\\". Do I insert into all the fuses or just do the RCB ones.

breezer · Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 9:28 pm Post Subject:

How will you test it?
how will you get it certificated?
how do you know what you think is right is right?

I am sorry but if you have to ask that, i stongly recomend you call an electrician

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ban-all-sheds · Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 9:43 pm Post Subject:

I'd recommend leaving it off altogether, as a safety precaution.

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mapj1 · Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 11:18 pm Post Subject:

without seeing it, be aware that the internals of different models of CU differ. The makers in structions are definitive, but in a split load box I'd expect to see two short busses, one linking all the non-RCD stuff to the main switch, and one linking the RCD protected stuff to the RCD.
BUT, I'd expect you to check this before starting the job, and consult with either the makers, or an electrician familiar with that model.
And, as others have noted, you should be checking the wiring you are connecting in to it , for earth continuity and insulation resistance at least, and ideally ring main integrity as applicable too.
regards M.

delmel · Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 3:26 am Post Subject: Changing CU

If your unsure dont touch it.

You may also require earthing & tails to be upgraded. Do the right thing call the sparks. The split load CU are normally complete and not a jigsaw puzzle, also busbar should be covered for protection. Sounds like u might have been sold a duffer

delmel · Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 3:26 am Post Subject: Changing CU

If your unsure dont touch it.

You may also require earthing & tails to be upgraded. Do the right thing call the sparks. The split load CU are normally complete and not a jigsaw puzzle, also busbar should be covered for protection. Sounds like u might have been sold a duffer

ban-all-sheds · Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 9:54 pm Post Subject: Re: Changing CU

delmel wrote:

Sounds like u might have been sold a duffer

Or an MK, and all the bits have fallen out....

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