MEM

[ezekiel]

Can anybody source me a 45a breaker for a mem 2000 ad consumer unit,
cant seem to get hold of one anywhere?

 

[JohnD]

you can fit MEM breakers from the Memera 2000 or the Memshield 2 range

they are exactly the same size (but have bigger capacity terminals which is OK)

Unlike the AD range they can be upgraded to RCBOs since the pod fits.

 

[Lectrician]

They do not do a 45 though

 

[JohnD]

quite right

Memshield 2 Current ratings available :- 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 13, 16, 20, 25, 32, 40, 50 & 63A.
The range is available with types B, C and D

 

[ezekiel]

thanks john located a 50a (cant track a 45a) but 50 will be ok for 9.5kw shower is this the correct compatible breaker?
http://www.thefusecompany.com/fuse.php?cPath=68&products_id=529

 

[Lectrician]

Yes, but assuming you have the modern Ad oard with the narrower busbar stabs, you can use the AD range (looks identical, but cheaper).

http://www.thefusecompany.com/fuse.php?products_id=709

 

[ezekiel]

has mem 2000 ad wrote on board and single rcd protection so assuming this is correct many thanks

 

[JohnD]

I think I can smell a shower, so the Memshield RCBO might be better

this is notifiable work

 

[ezekiel]

lol yes would prefer an rcbo - same site?

(yeah will be notified)

 

[JohnD]

or any proper electrical wholesaler in your town

they can sell you a 50A type B MCB, and a 30mA RCBO pod and you can clip them together (they will probably not have the one you want in stock ready-assembled)

If necessary I could get a pod off my garage shelf but I don't suppose I've got a B50.

The RCBO Pod will not clip onto the AD range MCBs as the AD is a budget range.

 

[Lectrician]

If you go for a pod, you need the MBH or ALB MCB, not the AD.

RCBO's are not cheap.

MEM do now produce an AD RCBO which is cheaper than the commercial range - I think the trade price is around £25.

 

[JohnD]

oops

I was just typing my edit.

 

[Lectrician]

And me mine

 

[ezekiel]

thanks for help - sorted now