After discovering the dangerous wiring in my loo today. I may also replace the consumer unit for a more up to date model. Which one is the best /most cost effective for replacing this MEM unit please?
consumer unit replacement recommendations
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I would say the most cost effective thing to do is stick with what you have got.
You could consider using RCBOs on the non RCD protected side of your CU.
You could consider using RCBOs on the non RCD protected side of your CU.
Cheers, the brown rcd doesn't work and I can't seem to find any new ones listed on the net hence why I thought of replacing it. Any ideas where to source one and the rcbo's please?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MEM-RCD-100am...UK_BOI_CircuitBreakers_RL&hash=item4aa92f7907
JohnD will be able to confirm, but I'm pretty sure this (A100HE) or A80HE* is the right one for you board. Make sure you're sat down though if you look up the normal price though, mind...
*100A or 80A contacts, respectivly
JohnD will be able to confirm, but I'm pretty sure this (A100HE) or A80HE* is the right one for you board. Make sure you're sat down though if you look up the normal price though, mind...
*100A or 80A contacts, respectivly
Thanks Adam it is the A100HE that I need. OMG New prices are ridiculous and it would be cheaper to buy a new CU!
The modern equivalent is the Eaton EAM1002H, which may be cheaper if you shop around.
http://www.eaton.com/ecm/idcplg?IdcService=GET_FILE&dID=206908
In any case, a new switch will be cheaper than a new board, once you factor in labour.
Daft question but you never know!
Have you tested the RCD?
I have only pushed the test button on the rcd which no longer trips the switch, whereas it used to about 6months ago...
How did you discover the dangerous wiring and what is dangerous about it? If you are worried about the CU and your electrics, get a PIR done. This will tell you if you need to replace anything.
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holmslaw
See my other post on this thread re Damaged a meter neutral feed cable to CU
Read more: http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=266846#ixzz1GUQVyA3D
Flick the switch off and on a few times, and then try the test button.
the MEM Memera 2000 is very good quality and you are unlikely to get anything as good if you buy a new one. The most usual cause of an RCD seizing is that it has not had the test button operated regularly, as printed on the unit. The RCD will only trip if it has power to it when you test it. It may trip to a half-way position, then you manually push it fully "off" before returming it to the "on" position.
p.s. the red and plack plastic tabs sticking out of the top of your main switch are supposed to be pushed down to cover the terminal screws, which are permanent live. Only touch them with an insulated tool. A chisel-tip VDE screwdriver is suitable. You may as well check the screws for tightness, using an insulated screwdriver, before pushing the covers down. Do not lose or throw away these tabs. You can see they are in position on the RCD.
p.s. the red and plack plastic tabs sticking out of the top of your main switch are supposed to be pushed down to cover the terminal screws, which are permanent live. Only touch them with an insulated tool. A chisel-tip VDE screwdriver is suitable. You may as well check the screws for tightness, using an insulated screwdriver, before pushing the covers down. Do not lose or throw away these tabs. You can see they are in position on the RCD.
Tried that - no joy
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