Wylex mostly, sometimes Hager.I suppose that the crucial "$64,000 Question" is which brand you usually install
Wylex mostly, sometimes Hager.I suppose that the crucial "$64,000 Question" is which brand you usually install
I personally would not regard that as a particularly pressing issue - my interest in tyhemis as functionalitems, not works of artSchneider easy9s are nice looking boards and the magnetic flip down cover gives a premium feel if you like that sort of thing.
Somewhat of a downside in some situations.It does mean you need a bit more space to install it if you're close to obstructions though as it's the entire lid that's hinged.
Fair enough - but flush boards are not relevant to my current discussions (and, other than pure aesthetics {'work of art}again?I've fitted a couple of the contactum flush mount boards, I rate them if you're first fixing in stud walls. Nice to be able to bring the cables into an empty box. Believe hager do flush boards too but I think they're deeper, might struggle to get much lagging behind them if it's an external wall.
Thanks. That's two pretty positive votes for Fusebox, then.I haven't had any issues with fusebox, feels solid, plenty space and I prefer the rounded edges.
Thanks - interesting. £13.90 is certainly a lot less than TLC's £18.72. I must look and see how their prices for other brands compares with TLC's!
Thanks. In quoting my message, you missed off the last two words, which were "... and why? Is there a simple answer to that, or is it perhaps just 'what you have always done'?Wylex mostly, sometimes Hager.
I should have asked .... since it appears that you are perfectly happy with Fusebox, would there be any specific reason for paying more for Hager?Hager for good quality and very reliable AND available from many outkets
Fusebox for lower price point but very good products AND available from many outlets
Definitely, if you've got the space though they're good in the sense that it's bottom hinged so you don't have to hold up a flap.Somewhat of a downside in some situations.
Why not, they're in the link you provided? Other than pure aesthetics they're good where space is at a premium, if it's getting installed somewhere you could see it being subject to mechanical damage e.g. socket height in a living space being flush to the wall is a good thing and their front cover is very robustFair enough - but flush boards are not relevant to my current discussions (and, other than pure aesthetics {'work of art}again?)
Are you on about the square d replacement boards? Easy 9 don't have bottom loadsI like Schneider the best as you don't have to mess with the silly bus bar....but on a board change they can be a pain as the mcb/rcbo load terminals point down.
OKI know Hagar WAS liked by one Electrician for the following reasons:
1) Available at most wholesale counters, in stock
2) Good backwards compatibility by fitting older bus bar systems or CUs
Your suspicion is correct.! .....I suspect neither of these things rate in your scoring system though
I was referring to the discussions I'd had that led me to start this thread, resulting from a 'trusted electrician' having suggested that a FuseBox CU would be "perfectly satisfactory and cost-effective" for the CU replacement he had been asked to do. Those involved in that discussion had no interest in a flush CU (and there was no problem of space or likely mechanical damage). However, I agree with your points when they are applicable.Why not, they're in the link you provided? Other than pure aesthetics they're good where space is at a premium, if it's getting installed somewhere you could see it being subject to mechanical damage e.g. socket height in a living space being flush to the wall is a good thing and their front cover is very robust
The question then becomes, can/should we take past performance as a guide to the future.Ongoing availability of 'spares' is probably far more important
Yes, they are still Schneider., acti 9 I think they are.Are you on about the square d replacement boards? Easy 9 don't have bottom loads
A fair question.The question then becomes, can/should we take past performance as a guide to the future.
Another fair question, but I suppose that, in the case of FuseBox, we can only guess about the answer - since we can't know whether parts will be available after 10 years for products which I think only started appearing 6 or 7 years ago.e.g. if I can get parts for a 10 year old brand x CU today, does that suggest I will be able to get parts for todays brand x CU in 10 years time.
Yeah I've got a 6 way in my garage, they're nice boards. Definitely one of the pricier offerings but they seem to be picking up steam in the domestic marketYes, they are still Schneider., acti 9 I think they are.
I've got an easy 9 at home yes they are top load, you ever fitted one they are huge loads of space inside.
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