Garage supply

[Paul_C]

I really don't see the point in messing around with extra boxes to get SWA and conduit to a plastic CU when you could just use a metal-clad CU which will take the SWA gland and conduit adapters directly. The result will be much neater, and result in a more rugged CU into the bargain, given the flimsy nature of all the modern plastic units.

 

[ColJack]

it's not a new install, there is an existing CU in the house..
so you advocate spending another £150 on a metal clad CU for the house then, or a 99p adaptable box?

yes at the garage end a metal CU is an option, but the "garage CU"'s are cheap enough and will take the gland direct.. plus it's IP rated for the damp conditions one might find in a garage

 

[Paul_C]

I was thinking of the garage end, with the talk about running everyting in conduit and then using more adaptable boxes to terminate the conduit with T&E into the panel.

As for the IP rating, the inside of the garage shouldn't be damp. Or at least if it's damp enough to warrant a suitably damp-rated CU, then it's going to need similarly rated accessories throughout.

 

[1john]

'garage' consumer units tend to have 20mm knockouts wether they are plastic or metal, as for in the house, if he had a surface mounted contactum board or similar then you just cant gland to it.

 

[sambotc]

Hi,

CU is a wylex NH804 8 way