Domestic fuse boards

[dinger809]

Hello chaps, looking at different boards for dwellings. MK don’t make them anymore, Schneider are hit and miss with knockouts knocking out and the wholesaler “own brands” ( the ones they push) can be somewhat tight. I’m looking at Hager and wondering on views, before I commit to buying the 12 I need for a job I’m about to start. Many thanks

 

[Andy78]

Hager are very good quality in my experience. Heed their testing instructions if buying their type A DP RCDs though.

 

[ruston]

Yes Hager for everything by choice.

 

[richy3333]

Hager everyday for me

 

[Ian1981]

Hager are very good quality in my experience. Heed their testing instructions if buying their type A DP RCDs though.

Hager have now changed their approach on their A type rccb’s and are now manufacturing them to be tested at 150mA rather than their previous 250mA range.

 

[ferg]

Hager for me every time.

 

[Wilko]

I’ve been Wylexing with their prebuilt SPD range and their new(ish) compact A type SP+N RCBO. The finished unit is not cheap but they are compact and good quality so if the job can afford it that’s what I use.

 

[Andy78]

I’ve been Wylexing with their prebuilt SPD range and their new(ish) compact A type SP+N RCBO. The finished unit is not cheap but they are compact and good quality so if the job can afford it that’s what I use.

I costed the same set up with Hager gear yesterday. 8 RCBOs saw it at just over £300.

Not cheap at all. Or I need to pester my supplier more ?

 

[Midwest]

Before I packed it in, I used to use MK. The last CU I replaced I used Hager, but it was not cheap, compared to the MK stuff and that was dual rcd.

Perhaps MK jacked it in, cos they couldn’t cure their slanty mcb’s etc

Ive a Hager Cu in my garage, which I’m converting to a habitable room. So I’m thinking of changing to a Design 50, to customise the lid. Thinking it ain’t gonna be cheap?

 

[Phil Thompson]

Cudis CPN, or Fusebox are well priced and the quality seems reasonable for both.

Both options for 8 way with SPD fitted are around £160 all in.

I can't justify or see the value in paying double for Hager when there is hardly any difference in quality.

 

[Risteard]

Hager have now changed their approach on their A type rccb’s and are now manufacturing them to be tested at 150mA rather than their previous 250mA range.

A wise move on their part. But it's Hager for me, too.

 

[Ian1981]

A wise move on their part. But it's Hager for me, too.

From their twitter page , I also contacted their technical support

 

[SparkyAndGeorge]

Look up CP Fusebox, these are becoming very popular.

 

[suffolkspark]

Wylex when budget allows, lewden when it doesnt. Both good quality.

 

[JK-Electrical]

Hager or Crabtree.

 

[multimick]

i have fitted LVE, loads of late ,never a problem with them rcbo's about a tenner and no earth leads .

 

[SJD]

Whichever you choose, I'd avoid RCBOs that need earth leads, they make it harder to leave the board not looking like a bowl of spaghetti.

At the cheaper end of the market, I've currently given up on Contactum because of the RCBO earth leads, and installed a few Fusebox ones lately.

 

[dinger809]

Thanks all. I’ll take a look at some of those other boards and compare prices.

 

[telectrix]

BG with their compact RCBOs for me. budget price for good quality.

 

[Gavin John Hyde]

If money allows I will always go for Hager
Did fit a load of MK ones recently as they were reduced to clear in homebase. small ones okay, but 10 ways you get the famous MK slant!
If budget is tight and customer wont pay then its Steeple (denmans own brand).
I am looking at the fusebox brand in future.

I am waiting to see if Schneider will continue to make MCBS for MK boards, as they have been making the MK switchgear for a few years now. they may just say our mcbs are okay for Mk boards... time will tell.