Hi
I have recently installed and wired up my 12-way split-load Volex Consumer Unit in,
my house, inserting 5 RCBOs and 5 MCBs (plus a door-bell transformer (2 slots.))
It all works fine but boy did it take ages to get the wiring tidy enough so that I could
fit in those damn tall RCBOs!
Is this a typical experience (for an electrician?)
When I bought the CU the shop (ALTO) told me that this CU will take the (single-slot) RCBOs and sure enough they fit in there fine, until you want all the wires in there too!
I am now wondering if I should have bought a CU that is _designed_ for {tall} RCBOs rather than a CU that merely will accept them.
Can one buy taller CUs that make life easier?
Fitting the MCBs was such a doddle, but the 5 RCBOs took about 10 hours solid to
make all the wiring inside very neat and hence fit!
Anyway, the CU is the one you see on Screwfix, a standard Volex 12-way split-load unit.
Would an MK or Wylex or Crabtree one be a better choice perhaps?
Any feedback (experiences/comments/opinions) would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Tricia
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I have recently installed and wired up my 12-way split-load Volex Consumer Unit in,
my house, inserting 5 RCBOs and 5 MCBs (plus a door-bell transformer (2 slots.))
It all works fine but boy did it take ages to get the wiring tidy enough so that I could
fit in those damn tall RCBOs!
Is this a typical experience (for an electrician?)
When I bought the CU the shop (ALTO) told me that this CU will take the (single-slot) RCBOs and sure enough they fit in there fine, until you want all the wires in there too!
I am now wondering if I should have bought a CU that is _designed_ for {tall} RCBOs rather than a CU that merely will accept them.
Can one buy taller CUs that make life easier?
Fitting the MCBs was such a doddle, but the 5 RCBOs took about 10 hours solid to
make all the wiring inside very neat and hence fit!
Anyway, the CU is the one you see on Screwfix, a standard Volex 12-way split-load unit.
Would an MK or Wylex or Crabtree one be a better choice perhaps?
Any feedback (experiences/comments/opinions) would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Tricia
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