Amd 3 compliant, metal, two module unit

[polo1]

As above, can anyone recommend a make/model of metal housing to accommodate only an rcd? I'm guessing too, that these will require a metal cover if used in a domestic setting?

 

[Octopus]

This could make interesting reading. I need one a few months back so used a 4 way unit and metal blanks......

 

[polo1]

As above, can anyone recommend a make/model of metal housing to accommodate only an rcd? I'm guessing too, that these will require a metal cover if used in a domestic setting?

Yeah, that's what I want to avoid! I do a fair bit of work in rentals, where lots of showers have no rcd protection, hence the enquiry.

 

[Octopus]

Hager do one:

https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/HGIU2.html

 

[Andy78]

Hager do one:

https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/HGIU2.html

Would a lack of lid comply ? All the manufacturers of AM3 CUs seem to have been briefed that a metal lid is required to satisfy the regulations as they all feature one.

 

[Octopus]

Would a lack of lid comply ? All the manufacturers of AM3 CUs seem to have been briefed that a metal lid is required to satisfy the regulations as they all feature one.

The OP asked for a metal RCD enclosure not a CU! lol

 

[Andy78]

The OP asked for a metal RCD enclosure not a CU! lol

Well true, but if this enclosure did not need to meet the same standards or satisfy the same regulation as CUs, he could just use a plastic one.
I was assuming this fell under the "similar switchgear" part of the regulation hence the question.

 

[Leesparkykent]

Chint make a 3 module am3 enclosure with lid. Chint NX3 range.

http://www.chint.co.uk/industry/productDetail.php?pid=117

 

[Octopus]

Well true, but if this enclosure did not need to meet the same standards or satisfy the same regulation as CUs, he could just use a plastic one.
I was assuming this fell under the "similar switchgear" part of the regulation hence the question.

and if he's adding to an existing install then fit an insulated one!

 

[polo1]

Yeah, I was posing the question for two reasons. My understanding is that, in the situation I described above ( fitting an rcd to an existing circuit), then the rcd enclosure had to be metal, with cover. On this basis, also wanted recommendations for a suitable unit.
i can't see how a plastic/ insulated one complies ( unless others can point to other info).

 

[GEOFF S]

Hi

Plastic will be fine as long as its just a RCD

Cheers

 

[Leesparkykent]

Hi

Plastic will be fine as long as its just a RCD

Cheers

most scheme providers would beg to differ.

 

[Octopus]

most scheme providers would beg to differ.

But most schemes are trying to justify their fees and existence.

Just today I was working on a house which had a plastic DNO head - are these going to be changed to metal?

 

[Leesparkykent]

But most schemes are trying to justify their fees and existence.

Just today I was working on a house which had a plastic DNO head - are these going to be changed to metal?

yeah but if you choose to be part of one then imo you should be playing ball.

 

[Octopus]

yeah but if you choose to be part of one then imo you should be playing ball.

Only when they stop making up rules to suit themselves....... now if they "clubbed together" and got the DNO's to agree to their members removing seals they would be doing something for us....

 

[Leesparkykent]

Only when they stop making up rules to suit themselves....... now if they "clubbed together" and got the DNO's to agree to their members removing seals they would be doing something for us....

I heard a rumour that's in the pipeline.

 

[Octopus]

I heard a rumour that's in the pipeline.

Hum.... should have been done YEARS ago.

Its not exactly rocket science is it!

 

[Midwest]

most scheme providers would beg to differ.

Tend to agree, and with BS7671 being a bit vague on 'similar switchgear', who else can you ask for advice, unless you think you know better. Carry on installing stuff regardless, might make you look a bit wanting if the authors of BS7671 confirm what the schemes are suggesting.

 

[plantpot]

I collect 2 module enclosures and wish to add a metal one with a metal door to put in my display cabinet doe's any one know who makes one ?
Hope this puts us back on topic!!

 

[Leesparkykent]

I collect 2 module enclosures and wish to add a metal one with a metal door to put in my display cabinet doe's any one know who makes one ?
Hope this puts us back on topic!!

Smallest I've found so far is 3 module with a metal cover to envelope the switch gear.