30ma rcd

[Chris Learmouth]

Just a quick question. Is it possible someone can give me an estimated cost of fitting an rcd in between a shower and a cu (assuming the job is relatively simple)? Average prices for rcd's appear to be around the £35 mark.
Any advice greatly appreciated.

 

[wingcoax]

Why not just fit an rcbo instead to your cu, cost is not a lot different and easier. This is presuming your cu will take an rcbo. If not it will cost you more than £30.

 

[Chris Learmouth]

Thank wingcoax. I'm not a spark so won't be doing the work myself but am looking for cost so I don't get ripped off, not that I would be! Here's a pic of my cu (pt 13). Maybe you can tell me if an rcbo will fit. I've disconnected and removed the shower mcb in readiness for the new installation. If it doesn't fit maybe it would be easier/safer to get an up to date pt 17 cu fitted, I can get one for £55 plus vat. What do you think?


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[ColJack]

while the CU will cost you £55 the installation will be substantially more as it involves a complete test and inspection as well as the actual installation time..

as it has breakers fitted, it should take an RCBO..

they are the same size as breakers ( just a bit longer ).

 

[Chris Learmouth]

Thanks ColJack. I'll see if I can get an rcbo to fit.

 

[Spark123]

I haven't seen RCBOs for that type of board - it is very similar to Wylex NN.
It is made by Proteus which is City Electrical Factors own brand so would be worth starting there.

 

[RF Lighting]

No you can not get RCBOs for that board as it is now obsolete, and RCBOs were not generally used when it was in production.

Proteus do manufacture RCBOs for their current range of CU, but they do not fit the old style.

 

[Chris Learmouth]

Thanks all, for your advice. Looks like I'm back to getting an rcd fitted between the cu and shower.

 

[Chris Learmouth]

Went to CEF in Bedford and, RF Lighting you were right, they don't do a rcbo for my cu but apparently they can get an rcd. So i'll put the breaker back and get a spark to install the rcd. Thanks.

 

[RF Lighting]

You don't need to use a proteus RCD if you are having it installed next to the existing CU.

Any off the shelf brand will be fine.