Needs some updates

[Jupiter01]

Let me start by saying that this was installed by an Electrician and I was issued an Electrical Certificate at the end of this. Around 5 years ago.

For context, this was my old consumer unit which is now being used as a sub-main in the garage. I have my main CU inside the house.

Do I need to buy the individual blanking plates or is there something wider? Do they come in generic sizes?
Also, the flap is broken. Can this be sourced separately?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Murdochcat]

MCB blanks come a variety of "types" depending on the manufacturer.

For yours you need these:

Wylex Plastic Solid Blank Plates 5 Pack - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Covers the busbar and front cover. Suitable for Wylex NM and NH consumer units. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

www.screwfix.com

As for the cover - I might have one of those in my CU graveyard!

 

[flameport]

RCD of a type which isn't permitted
MCBs which were subject to a safety recall some years ago
Broken plastic enclosure with parts missing.

It's scrap. Don't waste any time or money on it.

 

[Jupiter01]

RCD of a type which isn't permitted
MCBs which were subject to a safety recall some years ago
Broken plastic enclosure with parts missing.

It's scrap. Don't waste any time or money on it.

What do you recommend for this?
My main CU is a dual RCD board with a few RCBOs.

 

[mikeyd]

"old consumer unit which is now being used as a sub-main in the garage."

@Jupiter01 What is your understanding of a sub-main?

 

[Murdochcat]

RCD of a type which isn't permitted
MCBs which were subject to a safety recall some years ago
Broken plastic enclosure with parts missing.

It's scrap. Don't waste any time or money on it.

With respect you can not state that that RCD isn’t permitted

That’s pure nonsense

Sure you wouldn’t fit it now, but the regs are not retrospective

 

[Murdochcat]

What do you recommend for this?
My main CU is a dual RCD board with a few RCBOs.

Are you sure it’s a dual rcd with RCBOs ?

 

[Jupiter01]

"old consumer unit which is now being used as a sub-main in the garage."

@Jupiter01 What is your understanding of a sub-main?

I may have used the wrong term. The garage board is fed off a MCB on my main board. The garage board powers a ring circuit in the garage, the garage door and some lights.

 

[Jupiter01]

Are you sure it’s a dual rcd with RCBOs ?

Yes dual RCD. It has some RCBOs running off the main switch.
The two RCDs have a bunch of connected MCBs

 

[SUNRAY]

Are you sure it’s a dual rcd with RCBOs ?

This is Jupiters work we're reading about

 

[securespark]

Are you sure it’s a dual rcd with RCBOs ?

Could be a split load high integrity board.

 

[Jupiter01]

Do you guys recommend a board change in this instance? If yes, what should I use for this purpose?

At a minimum, I want to put the blanks in the current board.

Thanks for your help.

 

[EFLImpudence]

At a minimum, I want to put the blanks in the current board.

Fix a piece of plastic over the hole.

 

[JohnD]

Fix a piece of plastic over the hole.

The proper blanks are cheap enough, and have the advantage of clipping onto the rail.

 

[EFLImpudence]

Yes I know.