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[Iggifer]

I've changed my mind now I've scrolled down and seen their top of the line production plant. The likes of Eaton and Schneider can only dream of something so professional.

Guess we now know who they buy their enclosures from too

 

[JohnW2]

I've changed my mind now I've scrolled down and seen their top of the line production plant. The likes of Eaton and Schneider can only dream of something so professional. .... Guess we now know who they buy their enclosures from too

Interestingly, if I understand them correctly, it seems that they 'type test' their CUs created by inserting devices into bought-in enclosures ("Certification to BS EN 61439-3").

Kind Regards, John

 

[Iggifer]

Interestingly, if I understand them correctly, it seems that they 'type test' their CUs created by inserting devices into bought-in enclosures ("Certification to BS EN 61439-3").

Yea but then on their pricelist it says

Some combinations of devices fitted may not be certified to BSEN61439-3 They may, however, comply
For further details, CONTACT OFFICE

 

[ban-all-sheds]

I've changed my mind now I've scrolled down and seen their top of the line production plant. The likes of Eaton and Schneider can only dream of something so professional.

Make sure you hoover all the dandruff flakes out of the enclosure before you use it:

 

[ban-all-sheds]

SBS Trade Sales said:
We have been involved in the Electrical Industry, both here and in North America since 1958 and have seen many changes to our profession over the years. The most frustrating change has been the emergence of the DIY culture and the sale of technical products to the general public.

Sad, really.

 

[333rocky333]

Interestingly, if I understand them correctly, it seems that they 'type test' their CUs created by inserting devices into bought-in enclosures ("Certification to BS EN 61439-3").

Kind Regards, John

I think they mean for bits of all one make like Denmans or Live
If you want your own mix then

Bespoke Assembly Design Service
Although we do supply all our goods as single line items, as shown on our Invoice, if you want us to, we can assemble them to your own specification, so they arrive as a Distribution Board, ready to fit on the wall. This is a FOC service, which saves you time and effort on site. However, where the resulting board, as designed by you, is not certifed to BSEN61439-3, it would probably comply with BSEN61439-3, as required by BS7671:2008: AMD3, 421.1.201 and/or 133.1.3, thereby satisfying the Regulations.

 

[JohnW2]

I think they mean for bits of all one make like Denmans or Live
If you want your own mix then ....

Yes, on re-reading a bit more carefully, I think you're right.

In that case, no different from any other supplier of CU's, then (other than that one has to jump through hoops to buy anything from them!) - "Certified to BS EN 61439-3" if the devices are of the same make as the box, and 'recommended' by the box manufacturer, otherwise 'not type tested'!

Kind Regards, John

 

[Iggifer]

But at least they sell top quality gear!

 

[bernardgreen]

Stansfield Business Services Ltd, which has been trading for over 20 years, importing and exporting specialised products in a variety of markets. We have been involved in the Electrical Industry, both here and in North America since 1958

Companies House record for the parent company

STANSFIELD BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Incorporated on 22 November 1996
Nature of business (SIC) 46190 - Agents involved in the sale of a variety of goods

 

[SimonH2]

I would not be fitting that in my own house that is for certain!

Care to elaborate on why ? Serious question seeing as they've been recommended to me in the past in this forum.
They look a lot better than the Pro-Elec ones I've used in the past with their plastic DIN rails and wobbly boxes - CPC don't have metal cases for them, I asked.

Doubtful they sell many or any, as you can only order after applying for an account, part of which includes listing qualifications to supposedly prove you are competent to install such things.

Are you suggesting that it's a good thing to sell CUs to anyone regardless of their skills ? And I suspect that for most installers, it's a matter of "NICEIC reg number nnnn" - "that'll do nicely"

 

[John D v2.0]

Sad, really.

Yes to me that's a great thing that people take an interest in their own home and make efforts to improve it. That's why the emergence of the internet has helped.

 

[hard-work]

Well, £15.00 plus vat (£18.00) is still a lot dearer than £2.20.
Extra £126.40 for eight.

£126.40 is not a lot of money at all, and when taking into account the protection and convenience they give it is a no-brainer.

 

[hard-work]

Doubtful they sell many or any, as you can only order after applying for an account, part of which includes listing qualifications to supposedly prove you are competent to install such things.

You do not need qualifications to install electrical equipment for gain, and clearly none for DIY. They should go by the laws of the land.

 

[John D v2.0]

£126.40 is not a lot of money at all, and when taking into account the protection and convenience they give it is a no-brainer.

tell that to someone who has to choose between rcbos or eating for 2 weeks, see what they think.
What you mean is some people would consider it value for money.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

They should go by the laws of the land.

They do.

The laws of the land do not compel them to sell to the public, and allow them to refuse, if they don't want to.