Magnuss

[sjl468]

I've just had a good offer of a fully loaded consumer unit made by Magnuss. But I've never heard of the make and just wondered if anyone out there has and if they are any good. It says that they are made to the correct specs. ie. BSEN60439-3 etc.
Thanks.

 

[oharaf]

How good is the offer??? Never heard of them myself

 

[Spark123]

Never heard of them! How easy is it to obtain spares? Personally I'd stick with a brand that I know, if you stick with the likes of Hager, Square D or MK you won't go wrong.
If you are thinking of buying for a spark to fit, don't!

 

[securespark]

http://www.mselectricals.co.uk/detail.php?id=229

 

[Spark123]

Looks just like an MK one.

Very like an MK one.

Infact, it is identical to an MK one even down to the MK logo on it

 

[JohnD]

it looks like it might be that very cheap Chinese make we saw during the summer. I don't recognise the name but I think I would remember the logo if I saw it.

The catalogue pictures are too fuzzy to be sure.

 

[Spark123]

Yeah MK aren't what they were!
The MCBs do look cheap;
http://www.mselectricals.co.uk/detail.php?id=136

 

[Taylortwocities]

I've just had a good offer of a fully loaded consumer unit made by Magnuss. But I've never heard of the make and just wondered if anyone out there has and if they are any good. It says that they are made to the correct specs. ie. BSEN60439-3 etc.
Thanks.

Is that a fully loaded "17th Edition" Consumer Unit?

You'll need to make some changes and upgrades if it isnt.

BTW I can get Wylex & MK for those prices.

 

[sjl468]

Thanks.
Yes that's the one in the photo-ish!
It's a 17th edition fully loaded for £57 (x10 MCB's)
The shop has only been opened a few months and he seems to be cheap for most things. And that is without an account. (most things i buy are through my boss's account in Neweys).
I bought one to have a look at it and it does seems strong and up to the job. But with possible new products you never know until you try them.
I've asked around here and it's seems new to all.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

it looks like it might be that very cheap Chinese make we saw during the summer. I don't recognise the name but I think I would remember the logo if I saw it.

Chint?

It's a 17th edition fully loaded for £57 (x10 MCB's).

What is a "17th Edition CU", and what makes that one of them?

 

[sjl468]

One 100A Main switch
x2 30mA RCD's with 8 MCB's. (sorry i said 10 before, but i meant 8! It's been a long week.)
And the paperwork with it claims that it is all designed and manufactured to the latest British Standard.
Just spoke to my boss and he's heard nothing bad of them but he's never fitted them.
So I'm going to stay away from them. I'd rather spend and extra £20 or so and get something I know and trust.
Cheers.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Wise move, I would say.