Plastic versas Metal CU's - your chance to vote

[richy3333]

the main problem, IMO, is the fact that main switches and RCDs will only accomodate a very short length od conductor in the terminal. anything over 1/4" leaves copper showing. having 2 screws and at least 1/2" of copper in the terminal will cure 75% of the problem.

And that's scientifically proven (in 73.67% of cases )

 

[Knobhead]

Have you seen these in city's? I know it's only the main switch with twin screws but it's a start in the correct direction. Also the circular terminal is better IMO.

Funny how things turn full circle given time.

 

[Lee Marshall]

I think main switches should have two screws per terminal like in meters. Loose connections are how most fires start so why not think about how to stop a fire starting rather than how to stop it spreading?

 

[telectrix]

I think main switches should have two screws per terminal like in meters. Loose connections are how most fires start so why not think about how to stop a fire starting rather than how to stop it spreading?

far too simple a solution for IET. why use common sense when a load of ambiguous waffle generates income?

 

[UNG]

Why is it the electrical industry seems to be more prone to knee jerk reaction changes from the powers that be without any analysis of the information presented to them, LFB has spoken and the IET has jumped in feet first

At the stroke of an amendment are all those CU's that have been installed on the back of the 17th edition now non compliant and will they have to be replaced:biggrin::biggrin:. I sense another load of customers getting stung again

 

[Knobhead]

At the stroke of an amendment are all those CU's that have been installed on the back of the 17th edition now non compliant and will they have to be replaced:biggrin::biggrin:. I sense another load of customers getting stung again

You’ve only got to read some of the threads on here to see that some of the unscrupulous so called “electricians” will be using this as an opportunity to fleece customers.

 

[7029 dave]

What many don't realise with these type of modular connections,is that you need to flatten out the conductors, if left uniform it will not bite down on the whole conductor, and just fall out with not too much force.

 

[GB.Kayak]

Why is it the electrical industry seems to be more prone to knee jerk reaction changes from the powers that be without any analysis of the information presented to them, LFB has spoken and the IET has jumped in feet first

At the stroke of an amendment are all those CU's that have been installed on the back of the 17th edition now non compliant and will they have to be replaced:biggrin::biggrin:. I sense another load of customers getting stung again

You’ve only got to read some of the threads on here to see that some of the unscrupulous so called “electricians” will be using this as an opportunity to fleece customers.

If the installation is otherwise sound, particularly on the basis of all in-CU connections, then the non-retrospective nature of BS 7671 should not make this necessary. That said ... all customers should be presented with an unbiased summary of the risks that their electrical installation presents. I agree with your point, we have all seen the way that the unscrupulous present the 'evidence' and press customers to take action that is in the dealers' and not necessarily the customers best interest! I am, like others, also concerned of the potential impact of a fault that I have missed becoming an incident that injures or maims. If it could be argued that a metal CU may have reduced the severity of the incident or eliminated the incident altogether, how do I demonstrate in court that I have discharged my duties as a professional?

 

[Silly Sausage]

You’ve only got to read some of the threads on here to see that some of the unscrupulous so called “electricians” will be using this as an opportunity to fleece customers.

Well, the in-service stock of 3036 Wylexes is probably starting to run a bit low these days.

 

[Knobhead]

You’ve only got to read some of the threads on here to see that some of the unscrupulous so called “electricians” will be using this as an opportunity to fleece customers.

The annoying thing is that I felt the need to make a comment like that. Unfortunately we all know it is a true statement of fact.