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Thanks for your response. I simply need to know if the regulations now require some fireproof membrane between the consumer unit and the wall. In hindsight I probably should have given you more background to my experience and my qualifications. In the light of the fact that I do know what i'm...

I bow to all you great electricians. I am sure that you are all experts in your own field and I apololgise for being so simple as to question your wisdom and to seek advice. I appreciate that your forum is not for the likes of us Charted Engineers and will refrain from visiting your forum again...

I resent the suggestion that I am not qualified to install a new consumer unit. I have successfully rewired a total of 5 houses; the most recent of which was tested by an independent body. I can certainly replace a consumer unit. I know timber is not fireproof per se but I thought there may be...

Could anyone give me some advice on installing a new consumer unit please? I understand that it must be screwed to a wall with a fireproof backing such as timber. Is this correct and if so where do I get a piece of fireproof timber? I live in the south east of London. Thanks :D