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[Dave OCD]

Well there's the same current flowing through those terminals as there is at the CU so wouldn't there be the same risk of overheating and eventual combustion under extreme conditions- although the tails must go straight to the CU in this example ? [I know that the risk is zero with a decent quality and properly installed CU though but that's another thing]. :smiley2:

 

[Darkwood]

Was never going to be sure what to do, so covered all base with inspection holes. They do have lids in the finished article. The Wago box is not metal, and decided it was not switch gear. Was curious on that point. Cheers

Didn't realise you had cut the holes, thought they were existing and you had utilised them as there is a hole to the left of your extention enclosure, it probably won't look too bad with cover on holes but if I had come across this set-up I would have just dropped the front board off, clipped the cables down the wall and brought them through, it probably took you longer your way IMHO, but it all a leaning curve and our opinions hopefully help for your future installs.

 

[Leesparkykent]

The din rail box is just a big junction box so wouldn't need to be metal. Just goes to show what a farce the non combustible regulation is as Dave points out about the same current, number of terminations etc. As others have mentioned a new back board would of made a better job.

 

[davesparks]

Sorry it is sideways, this was an effort to bring the previous CCU from ceiling height to more accessible height using Wago Din Rail box

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You trying to knit a jumper in that joint box? Or is it just the local wildlife making a nest?

 

[Aurai]

Scrutiny all helps, part of this was to do the change v quick, so built the housing off site. CCU was all loaded befor arrival and Wago box lower already fitted and cables in it. Had worked out that cables ought to be the right length to reach Wago box as well and so it proved. I had also fully tested the existing circuits prior to the change. As for knitting jumpers, kind of agree but, this was first use of Wago box and kept plenty of cable in hand. After a run of next to impossible boards access wise it was my treat to work on an accessible one.

 

[Midwest]

Re the plastic Wago box thing, I was going to use one on a CU change a while back. Asked my scheme - Elecsa - if I could use it (same circumstances) and was told no, had to be metal as they considered it to be 'similar switch gear'. Spoke to some guy at ConnexBox, who was hopping mad. Then viewed the 'Elex at Harrogate 15' vid, where the panel said they (similar plastic enclosures) were not required to be metal!
Perhaps someday, we'll all look back and have a little laugh at the merry games they played with us.
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[Leesparkykent]

Re the plastic Wago box thing, I was going to use one on a CU change a while back. Asked my scheme - Elecsa - if I could use it (same circumstances) and was told no, had to be metal as they considered it to be 'similar switch gear'. Spoke to some guy at ConnexBox, who was hopping mad. Then viewed the 'Elex at Harrogate 15' vid, where the panel said they (similar plastic enclosures) were not required to be metal!
Perhaps someday, we'll all look back and have a little laugh at the merry games they played with us.
:95:

What a joke....there's not even a switch in the connexbox.

 

[Midwest]

What a joke....there's not even a switch in the connexbox.

The funny part, was I replied to their response to my original email about using the plastic Connexbox enclosure (if you follow me) or similar in CU moves.

I pointed out to them that such enclosures would not have mcb/isolators/rcd etc, AND while watching their 'Web in Air' broadcast, THEIR own 'Darren Staniforth' said that when moving/lowering CU's , the plastic adaptable boxes used to house 'all your through crimps, all your connections, that does not need to be metal'.

Their reply was.............zilch. I followed that up two weeks later...........tumbleweed!

 

[rich.250]

I must say I was quite surprised by this MK unit.

My customer supplied this from B&Q for £65inc vat and CB's!!!

Went away from installing them due to poor quality and everything being cheap.
That being said its the most room I've ever had I a amendment 3 unit.
Only down side is the breakers (made in China) are loose on the din rail. That can be sorted with a strip of insulation tape on the fun rail too and bottom though.... Lol


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[Dave OCD]

Nice job Rich, is that a not quite fully in red plug sticking through under the bottom left fixing screw though ? :wink_smile:

 

[Darkwood]

I must say I was quite surprised by this MK unit.

My customer supplied this from B&Q for £65inc vat and CB's!!!

Went away from installing them due to poor quality and everything being cheap.
That being said its the most room I've ever had I a amendment 3 unit.
Only down side is the breakers (made in China) are loose on the din rail. That can be sorted with a strip of insulation tape on the fun rail too and bottom though.... Lol


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Very neat although it would appear its a high integrity board with 2 unprotected ways maked on the N bar, I take it the main switch is to be moved over and another busbar added although it won't make much difference if not but shame to waste the future option.

 

[rich.250]

Yes that is a red plug Dave.. Give the apprentice one job and he messes it up lol.
I agree with you dark wood I should have.
Although this was a DB change from a main switch board in a one bed rental flat. There's no need for any future unprotected circuits.


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[shanky887614]

I must say I was quite surprised by this MK unit.

My customer supplied this from B&Q for £65inc vat and CB's!!!

Went away from installing them due to poor quality and everything being cheap.
That being said its the most room I've ever had I a amendment 3 unit.
Only down side is the breakers (made in China) are loose on the din rail. That can be sorted with a strip of insulation tape on the fun rail too and bottom though.... Lol


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nice, ive got a plastic mk board on the van.

anyone want the breakers? i need to check but it came with some rcbo's, mcb's etc

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[gnselectricals]

nice, ive got a plastic mk board on the van.

anyone want the breakers? i need to check but it came with some rcbo's, mcb's etc

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I'd keep hold of them tbh mate for those little minor works jobs. Only been on my own about 6 years but can't move in my garage for spare breakers haha always come in handy. "Sold" a desperate customer a old Crabtree c50 3 pole for £180 last year

 

[shanky887614]

I'd keep hold of them tbh mate for those little minor works jobs. Only been on my own about 6 years but can't move in my garage for spare breakers haha always come in handy. "Sold" a desperate customer a old Crabtree c50 3 pole for £180 last year

good point, ill throw the board but keep all the breakers.

only cost me something rediculous like £60.

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[rich.250]

good point, ill throw the board but keep all the breakers.

only cost me something rediculous like £60.

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You could buy a amendment 3 with it all in for £65 in the big orange shed!
Makes my suppliers look like con artists!
Also made me look very silly when I priced it for Hager and it came in twice the price. Hence they supplied the board.


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[shanky887614]

You could buy a amendment 3 with it all in for £65 in the big orange shed!
Makes my suppliers look like con artists!
Also made me look very silly when I priced it for Hager and it came in twice the price. Hence they supplied the board.


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so you can get aa fully loaded amd3 mk board with 10mcb and 5rcbo for £65.

thats very cheap

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[Midwest]

so you can get aa fully loaded amd3 mk board with 10mcb and 5rcbo for £65.

thats very cheap

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Doubt if you'd get a fully loaded one WITH 5 x RCBO's for that price? WF are flogging off fully loaded plastic CU's, with 10mcb's for £36. I've bought one, tempted to buy some more and then just get the enclosure, but you can't beat £65!

I find those MK mcb's are still twisting on the din rail.

 

[shanky887614]

Doubt if you'd get a fully loaded one WITH 5 x RCBO's for that price? WF are flogging off fully loaded plastic CU's, with 10mcb's for £36. I've bought one, tempted to buy some more and then just get the enclosure, but you can't beat £65!

I find those MK mcb's are still twisting on the din rail.

thats the reason i bought it just after xmas it was that cheap from screwfix.

there selling the rcbo's for £35 each as well lol

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[gnselectricals]

Wouldn't be fittin boards suplied by client no profit and no warranty from me either lol


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[joehat]

New is easy, I would like to see me some replacement boards with old wiring as neat as that!!!


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[LankyWill]

Had to install this meter cupboard in a 8 hours, i moved all loads from existing cupboard(now demolished) to new cupboard 20m away and had to re connect everything. It fed a sewage station and a aquaduct so time was precious. Could have been spot on if i had more time but needs must ey.

 

[Dan]

I'm just bumping some threads in the Electrical Forum, don't mind me while I do this, you don't have to respond to them. Although if they are still current topics, and you do wish to reply, you're welcome to. Keep the thread on-topic and make sure you stick to the forum rules though.