Obsolete MCB

[Johnmelad502]

I need another 32 a MCB but these are no longer made. Anyone got one they don't want?

If not, without a new CU unit what can I do?

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• Johnmelad502
• 8 Mar 2010
• 1

 

[Chri5]

What does the 32a mcb on the left / top do- is it for a cooker point?

Do you still use electric cooking ? If you didn't.........


You will find that ebay might be a resource worth looking at.

How do you know the MBC is faulty rather than the cable, a socket or the appliance ?

 

[JohnD]

is it an old model Starbreaker? What are the part no's on the MCBs?

Crabtree is a popular brand so I bet there are second hand ones about.

I used to have some NOS in my loft, think I sold them all on Fleabay but might have a look if you convince me that's what you need.

edit: my mistake, I see they say "type 1" not "B" so probably older than the ones I had

If you take one out and take a side-on photo to show the profile it might help

 

[grantewart]

Found one here for you mate. Hope this helps. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CRABTREE-SB60...UK_BOI_CircuitBreakers_RL?hash=item1e5a653455

 

[Johnmelad502]

How do you know the MBC is faulty rather than the cable, a socket or the appliance ?

All MCBs are fine, I want another for an electric cooker, I am installing.

Thanks for the replies so far.

 

[Spark123]

Type B are available here at a price, also try the local wholesalers: http://www.thefusecompany.com/fuse.php?cPath=69&products_id=392
I take it you are notifying this to your LABC and providing the correct RCD protection for any unprotected concealed cables in a wall/partition which you are installing?

 

[Johnmelad502]

Type B are available here at a price, also try the local wholesalers: http://www.thefusecompany.com/fuse.php?cPath=69&products_id=392
I take it you are notifying this to your LABC and providing the correct RCD protection for any unprotected concealed cables in a wall/partition which you are installing?

I take it you are notifying this to your LABC

You must be joking.

 

[Spark123]

Do you know the difference between a type 1 and a type B MCB?
Do you know the requirements for electrical installations?
I take it that this is a customers house?

 

[Johnmelad502]

Do you know the difference between a type 1 and a type B MCB?
Do you know the requirements for electrical installations?
I take it that this is a customers house?

1. ?,

2. You take it wrong then.

 

[Spark123]

Go on then, enlighten us why you think you need a type 1?
So you'll be providing the correct RCD protection or an alternative method which doesn't require it?
Inspecting, testing and certifying the new circuit before placing into service? (you'll need more than a clamp meter and a multimeter to do that)
Is it a customers house?

 

[EdwardCurrent]

Hello JML.
I have one that I can post to you FOC !!. Then your electrician could fit and test it for you etc.

My mail is on my profile.

Regards,
Ed.

 

[Johnmelad502]

Go on then, enlighten us why you think you need a type 1?
So you'll be providing the correct RCD protection or an alternative method which doesn't require it?
Inspecting, testing and certifying the new circuit before placing into service? (you'll need more than a clamp meter and a multimeter to do that)
Is it a customers house?

Spark, have you been taking lessons from BAS?

If I did not know the answer to your questions, I could Google them. But I do so I don't need to.

As already stated; it is not a customers house.

 

[1john]

you do realise that the upfront RCD is 100mA, where as in all probability it needs to be rated at 30mA to comply, not to mention that it contravenes the regs.

Hope this helps.

 

[RF Lighting]

You're also missing your busbar shroud

 

[Spark123]

I don't need lessons from BAS to recognise a poster who is out of their depth .
You don't even appear to know how to specify what type MCB to use? Go ahead and google them, might save someones life someday.
You are not a qualified electrician, you do not have the correct knowledge to do the job properly. You are prepared to work illegaly. Call someone in who knows what they are doing.