MCB types, What can I use? Currently type 2 M6

[obmitty]

My current box uses Type 2 M6 MCB's. These are no longer sold, what should I use that will fit my box?

Thanks

 

[Taylortwocities]

What manufacturer?
Can we see a pic?

TTC

 

[Spark123]

What's it for?

 

[obmitty]

one for ring main, one for shower (10.8kw, one for double oven yet to be purchased.

 

[ColJack]

M6 are MEM from what i can tell..

try e-bay..

 

[Spark123]

M6 is more likely the breaking capacity, need to know the manufacturer and any other information on the old MCBs.

 

[obmitty]

hOW DO i POST A PICTURE?

The make on the consumer unit is Proteus.

 

[RF Lighting]

//www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=73320 << How to post a picture




Is an old proteus like this?

 

[obmitty]

Thats my consumer unit! How did you do that?

So, what kind of mcb's can I put in that?

Cheers!

 

[Spark123]

You should still be able to purchase them from City Electrical Factors (Proteus is their own brand). See here http://www.proteusswitchgear.co.uk/products.asp?category=75
The only problem is a lack of a 45A MCB which is not good news for the shower. I take it you are aware of Part P too?

 

[JohnD]

Is it true that Protues is a fake Wylex? What would fit?

 

[Spark123]

They are very similar to the NB range, suspect NB are not available over 40A either??

 

[RF Lighting]

There are 40A and 30A wylex NB MCBs on ebay (will fit your CU), but I dont think they made anything above 40A.

You shower requires at least a 45A MCB


<edit> Bah!

 

[obmitty]

So.... I need a new consumer unit???????

NOOOOOOOO!!!!! Why can't anything be cheap and simple?

 

[RF Lighting]

You could get a seperate one way CU with RCD main switch and 45A MCB fitted for your shower in addition to your existing CU.

Your shower will almost certainly require RCD protection too which can't be done with your proteus board.