Consumer units

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Hi everyone, new to this forum and would like some advice on a good quality brand name for a 15 way consumer unit. Currently have an MEK metal 12 way which is clearly substantial in construction. I want to update with rcd & mcb's + split. Thanks in anticipation.

 

[Adam_151]

Is that MEM or MK?

Anyway, both are still in business, and both produce a wide range of consumer units in various sizes, metal and plastic and with many different RCD options.

MEM is considered the slightly better brand

 

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Whoops fingure trouble - MEM - good spot. What about all the other brands, crabtree, wylex, volex, etc any preference? Thanks Adam, you must have been sat there waiting!

 

[Adam_151]

Whoops fingure trouble - MEM - good spot. What about all the other brands, crabtree, wylex, volex, etc any preference? Thanks Adam, you must have been sat there waiting!

crabtree and wylex are considered good, as are hager, but volex and marlbro, while owned by the same parent company as wylex are considered cheap and nasty, as are the likes of protek and unbranded chinese stuff, etc

MEM, and merlin gerin are very highly rated

Anyway, why not let your electrician supply what he likes to fit (though if he likes to fit rubbish, you might want to change electrician )

 

[JohnD]

for a few dollars more

you could have RCBOs instead of split-load

A superior solution, though the more circuits you have that need RCD protection, the more expensive it gets.

Be sure to have a bigger CU than you think you need. The extra cost of a bigger plastic box and some fresh air is insignificant, but the convenience and cost saving when you later decide to install a hot tub, electric shower, summerhouse, loft extension, range cooker, external floods, intruder and fire alarms etc. is substantial.

 

[big_vic]

I might be going over old ground here....

But you like your rcbo's don't you???

bs7671 17th edition must be like christmas!!!!

for a few dollars more

you could have RCBOs instead of split-load

.

 

[JohnD]

But you like your rcbo's don't you???

I've had no other comments.

 

[securespark]

I might be going over old ground here....

But you like your rcbo's don't you?

JohnD is a closet RCBO salesperson.

And he is chair of the Association of RCBO promoters.

 

[big_vic]

But you like your rcbo's don't you???

I've had no other comments.

I'll take that as a yes mate.....

 

[JohnD]

I might be going over old ground here....

But you like your rcbo's don't you?

JohnD is a closet RCBO salesperson.

And he is chair of the Association of RCBO promoters.

Wrong

It's the Association of RCBO Sales Enthusiasts

 

[Taylortwocities]

 

[big_vic]

I can't wait for the B&Q guide to fitting them!!!

Did you write a billion letters to the IEE for the 17th edition?




I don't mean to take the p*ss its just i read a few threads and saw you mention them loads.... i suspect its been mentioned before!!!!!

 

[gtd.]

volex and marlbro, while owned by the same parent company as wylex are considered cheap and nasty

And not nice to install, not much space in those Volex/Marbo boards