PIR result

[Robgers]

Had a PIR done on my house today and electrician reports that the RCD is not working. CU is approximately !8 years old. He phoned a few wholesalers who advised it would be difficult to find a replacement RCD.

CU - GE CM 16 Group 3

RCD - Vynckier 63A 30mA

Any help locating one or suggesting a suitable alternative would be appreciated.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Easy peasy

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Electrical/GE+Consumer+Units/GE+RCCB+80A+30MA+2P/d190/sd3096/p50168

Needs to be tested when it is fitted using a proper RCD tester.
Once its in then follow the instructions about checking the test button every 3 months.

 

[flameport]

If 18 years old, probably the 4 module type like this:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VYNCKIER-RA80-2-80-AMP-30-MA-RCD-DOUBLE-POLE-/120685208079#ht_556wt_905

in which case you may as well have the whole board replaced, as it's probably one RCD as the main switch, fitting a replacement would involve dismantling most of the board, and that assumes you can actually find a replacement which works properly.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Robgers, can we see a pic of your consumer unit please?

 

[Robgers]

First attempt with pics, forgive any blunders.

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[mfarrow]

Looking at that I would say TTC is right.

IIRC you may need to trim the prongs slightly, but I forget which way round the swap was now.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Yes, you need the GE one per my link above.
It was GE then they badged it as Vyknier then it went back to GE, I think...

Anyways, its the same kit so you should be fine.
Make sure the power is completely off. Use the safe isolation procedure if you are doing it yourself. And test the RCD per my post above.

 

[Robgers]

TTC, thank you for your help identifying the part needed. I will now try and source it locally. The electrician who carried out the PIR will return to install and test.

 

[Taylortwocities]

TTC, thank you for your help identifying the part needed. I will now try and source it locally. The electrician who carried out the PIR will return to install and test.

You'll need an electrical distributor but not many keep in stock GE. You'll be better off with Toolstation. Next day delivery...

 

[Spark123]

Rexel Senate used to sell GE stuff badged as Sector, they should be able to get hold of one for you. (Mention "Sector GE" - I think the Sector stuff now is Volex)

 

[Robgers]

Part bought from Toolstation, now fitted and tested.

TTC - You're a star

 

[GordonR]

Part bought from Toolstation, now fitted and tested.

TTC - You're a star

I have a similar problem with my RCD. My consumer unit & RCD looks exactly like your pic - I'm in Cumbernauld and house is approx 19 years old.

I'd be grateful if you can you give me the part number from Toolstation that fitted as a direct replacement

Gordon

 

[davelx]

The previous post is over 2 years old and it seems that Toolstation no longer have them - which you must have discovered when you looked on their website???

 

[GordonR]

The previous post is over 2 years old and it seems that Toolstation no longer have them - which you must have discovered when you looked on their website???

Dave,

Your quite correct. I thought perhaps I was missing something or could maybe attempt to source the one Robger used elsewhere..........

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

I have a similar problem with my RCD. My consumer unit & RCD looks exactly like your pic - I'm in Cumbernauld and house is approx 19 years old.

I'd be grateful if you can you give me the part number from Toolstation that fitted as a direct replacement

Looks similar but may not be same!
Post some details of the unit required and some nice pictures and I am sure help will be on hand!