Earth blocks

[Coaster]

I need more earth terminals than the ones available on an existing earth block.

Can I replace the existing earth block that carries the main earth for the supply? or should I leave it alone and connect a second block to the existing one? if this is ok will it need a chocbox ?

 

[Spark123]

I take it you are talking about the Main Earthing Terminal?
Obviously isolate all supplies which utilise the MET before working on it, there is nothing wrong with replacing it with one with more terminals in it.
You don't need to insulate it in a chock box.

 

[oharaf]

Do you mean one of these?

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• oharaf
• 18 Feb 2010
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IF you are competent then you should be able to change the block for a larger one

 

[Coaster]

thanks spark123..
the old one hasa plastic cover on it so had to ask!
Yep! oharf, that's the one!
about chocboxes: would they protect it from getting knocked/scraped due to its location or is there anything more suitable?

 

[sparkwright]

thanks spark123..
the old one hasa plastic cover on it so had to ask!
Yep! oharf, that's the one!
about chocboxes: would they protect it from getting knocked/scraped due to its location or is there anything more suitable?

It may do.

Where is its location?
Why would it get knocked or scraped?
Is anything else electrical likely to get damaged?
Would a cupboard solve the problem?
How would you fit an earth block into a choc box?
Would the earth block still be fitted to the surface?

 

[Chri5]

8 w block £3.50 via TLC

 

[flameport]

Or the exact same item from Screwfix:
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/11385/
for less than half the price.
1.93 including VAT.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Or I guess you could use one of these:



for 30 x the price...

 

[Spark123]

I don't think they will be suitable for use as a MET ban, the posts are tightened by finger.
That site is just shocking by way of some of their claims and I am suprised they are still trading.

 

[martinxxxxxx]

But the item looks nice

 

[Spark123]

Nowhere to stick the "Safety Electrical Connection Do Not Remove" notice though

 

[electronicsuk]

I don't think they will be suitable for use as a MET ban, the posts are tightened by finger.
That site is just shocking by way of some of their claims and I am suprised they are still trading.

I keep debating the idea of copying their 'mains balancing unit' and selling via eBay. I could market it for half the price and still retain more than 50% of that as profit.

 

[Monkeh]

That site is just shocking by way of some of their claims and I am suprised they are still trading.

They sell to so-called audiophiles. Personally I call them audiofreaks. There's always a market for six thousand pound power cables, surprisingly.