part p - consumer unit. tails, rcd help

[Mista77]

I see the difference RF lol

Will probably take your advice. Kind of want him to explain and do something - change tails and bonding atleast before having to fork out for new job with someone else.

RF what is busbar shield please?

Thanks

 

[RF Lighting]

The busbar sheild is in the red box.

It is to make it more difficult to accidentally touch the exposed live copper busbar if you have the CU cover off and the main switch on.

 

[Adam_151]

Though if you have the cover off and the isolator on, you should really know to keep away from the busbar

 

[Mista77]

It's there but came off when removed cover. Anyone tell which model that is of MK as I am wouldn't mind checking out the specs. i've been on the MK site. Having looked on site here:

http://www.mkelectric.co.uk/products/ranges/rangelist.asp?RangeID=1051

Looks like split load cover is plastic not metal but only guessing if insulated or metal ??

Also, does it need a RCD or is a RCBO OK?

 

[ebee]

The difference is that the bottom pic shows conductors bunched to create a higher thermal effect

 

[Mista77]

Thought I would update all on outcome. The guy came back, put everything right i.e. new box, right way up, new tails, 16mm earth, 10mm bonding, RCD.

He stated that the box was untidy but he did his best. He said I have lots of wiring that has been added to by the person who had the house before me. This means he doesn't have the flexibility to make it as neat as he would like. Kind of makes sense when you look at all the wiring coming into the box from elsewhere.

So, a big thankyou to all for advice and guidance as I would have been lost without you guys.

 

[Spark123]

WE WANT PHOTOS

Seriously tho, there was no excuse for the appaling job which was done the first time, things like the insulation being stripped back too far where entering the junction boxes etc.

 

[ebee]

Brave to let him back.
Judging from that standard I wouldn`t even trust him to clean me windows.