Additional Fuseboard with 100A RCD Main Switch - need to fit standard main switch ??

[poul]

hi all
i have a qiuestion, i need fit extra fuseboard, because i cant upgrade currently, because i have no free socket for new braker, so i need fit new, with 4 braker, i have this unithttp://www.*************/p/wylex-5-way-100a-rcd-board/44086 from ScrewFix - cat no is: 44086 brand new so in screwfix said i can use this, electrician have to split supply and can connenct tail streight away form hanley box to this unit without Main Swich because this i RCD and Swich in on pice , so that is tru, can i do like that or i need unit with 100A Switch plus RCD

Thanks

 

[Octopus]

Re: Additional Fuseboard with 100A RCD Main Switch - need to fit standard main switch

If I were you I'd get a competent sparky in

"Screwfix said I can use this" - really?

 

[Marvo]

Re: Additional Fuseboard with 100A RCD Main Switch - need to fit standard main switch

Please keep replies electrical in nature and on topic.

Thanks

 

[Octopus]

Re: Additional Fuseboard with 100A RCD Main Switch - need to fit standard main switch

Please keep replies electrical in nature and on topic.

Thanks

Hum, I would say that my post is electrical in nature and on topic as it quotes the OP.

 

[Jonesy83]

Re: Additional Fuseboard with 100A RCD Main Switch - need to fit standard main switch

who will be doing the work

whats the explanation going to be to the paramedics of the fire brigade going to be

i went to screw fix and the told be put this in ere an that in there then there was this big bang in it and then a bright light the ouse was on fire in it while wife was scraping me off the wall

 

[Specialist]

Re: Additional Fuseboard with 100A RCD Main Switch - need to fit standard main switch

Hum, I would say that my post is electrical in nature and on topic as it quotes the OP.

TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU MATE, OP : Is this Commercial or Domestic ? If Domestic then before Changing or Adding a Consumer unit you need to be Part P certified or Notify your LABC. As far as i'm aware Screwfix staff are not technically trained & therefore are not competent to give you this advice, you need to consult a Good Qualified Electrician before going any further.

 

[Marvo]

Re: Additional Fuseboard with 100A RCD Main Switch - need to fit standard main switch

Hum, I would say that my post is electrical in nature and on topic as it quotes the OP.

Hi Murdoch,
The comment wasn't aimed specifically at you. It was aimed at preventing a repeat performance of a thread I had to close two minutes ago.

 

[poul]

Re: Additional Fuseboard with 100A RCD Main Switch - need to fit standard main switch

@Specialist this is domestic, in my costumer house, so this job do for my some certyficated electrician... i just wanna ask firs, if i can't use this fuseboard its fine, i just buy other one, standard combination, RCD + Main Switch, i ask because i have one, so i think i can save the money but if not, i need to buy new, or maybe buy just Main swich and fit inside ??

 

[Specialist]

Re: Additional Fuseboard with 100A RCD Main Switch - need to fit standard main switch

Would'nt it be easier in the long run to just upgrade your CU to a 17th edition board that had the required amount of breakers ? rather than have 2 CU's.

 

[poul]

Re: Additional Fuseboard with 100A RCD Main Switch - need to fit standard main switch

Would'nt it be easier in the long run to just upgrade your CU to a 17th edition board that had the required amount of breakers ? rather than have 2 CU's.

this is the best solution, but problem is i have just 30cm width so that way i need to fit to separate fuseboard, its relay hard access.

 

[Specialist]

Re: Additional Fuseboard with 100A RCD Main Switch - need to fit standard main switch

Ah now i see your problem, at the moment i can't get on the Screwfix website to check out the CU you've bought maybe 1 of the other guys will have more luck & be able to give you the help you need. If it has RCD protection though I can't see why there would be a problem with useing it.