ambient operating temperature of consumer unit

[NDG Elecs]

If it's in an OAPs house then the 'altisphere' above the door frames can easily reach in excess of 80°C! Or that's what it sometimes feels like when you are changing over a fiddly light fitting in the middle of winter, especially in old Victorian 10ft high ceiling houses. In those circumstances I always strip down to my string vest. So, yes Mid, a shelf may be needed! Seriously though I wouldn't worry mate. Cannot see it being an issue in any typical house and in a hallway.

 

[telectrix]

but if the metal CU is below 70 deg. C., how the hell are the customers supposed to dry/warm their coats on it?

 

[NDG Elecs]

but if the metal CU is below 70 deg. C., how the hell are the customers supposed to dry/warm their coats on it?

Panel heaters man!!

 

[Midwest]

Whats sort of Rad would that be, a very large one:confused5:


Cheers

I meant ambient temperature above the rad, post 5.

 

[Midwest]

(reply to GayOwl) Yep I got my nickers in a string vest about it, I've stopped worrying now, concentrating on something else now!

 

[Geordie Spark]

metal CU.....what could possibly go wrong? (apart from a "live" casing due to some dipstick mis-wiring the earths. tails shorting out, rust, oops. forgot it's amd3 compliant, must be OK.)

I do admire your subtle Scouse humour. :laugh: