Consumer unit in outside wall

[lumphammer]

I have to resite a consumer unit from inside position to the outside wall directly opposite it. I want to fit a recessed waterproof box into the outer skin and fit the CCU into the box. I will be using a Wylex 9 way split load for the CCU. The outside wall is currently is currently covered with a semi permanant roof, however it might not stay that way.

I am looking for a waterproof box that I could use. I assume I could use a standard recessed meter box, but is there anything smaller? What is your reading on the regs as far as enclosing the CCU in this way?

 

[luminaire]

You might try looking here for a suitable box.

Icidently CCU stand for Cooker Control Unit.

This work is also notifiable, which I am sure you are aware.

 

[lumphammer]

You might try looking here for a suitable box.

Icidently CCU stand for Cooker Control Unit.

Agreed, however it also stands for Complete Cock-Up as well as Customer Consumer Unit.

 

[Steve]

customer consumer unit?

Why use two terms that often mean different things to describe one item in the same stroke?

 

[CallEdsFirst]

Thanks! Typing CCU where one means CU was beginning to drive me mad! considering so many newbies on here, the amount of TLA's is incredible! I Think I might compile a list so we all know what people mean! Or at least the newbies trying to sound knowledgeable can pick the right acronym from the list!

 

[Taylortwocities]

TLA???

 

[CallEdsFirst]

Three Letter Acronym!

 

[Taylortwocities]

FFS, OC!

 

[securespark]

Consumer Control Unit, or Electricity Control Unit.

As defined in the regs under "Consumer Unit"...

Let's get it right, chaps!!