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Hello,
I was thinking of getting this consumer unit replaced as it is made of plastic, the lid doesn't really close properly, it hasn't been tested in awhile and I had to have my ringdoor bell supply put into another box as there was no space.
Do you think it is worth it to get a new one?
Your CU complied at the time that your dwelling was wired, as you wish to add a new circuit and there isn't any space for a new cir, may be now is a good time to change it.View attachment 58666
Hello,
I was thinking of getting this consumer unit replaced as it is made of plastic, the lid doesn't really close properly, it hasn't been tested in awhile and I had to have my ringdoor bell supply put into another box as there was no space.
Do you think it is worth it to get a new one?
View attachment 58666
Hello,
I was thinking of getting this consumer unit replaced as it is made of plastic, the lid doesn't really close properly, it hasn't been tested in awhile and I had to have my ringdoor bell supply put into another box as there was no space.
Do you think it is worth it to get a new one?
Good Man nice to see someone that listens to advice.Alright thanks guys for all the info! I will get an electrician to have a look at it and get some quotes together.
Good Man nice to see someone that listens to advice.
In my opinion, Whilst an EICR is a good idea, part of the rules regarding a CU change advises that an EICR part of the Process of a CU SWAP " see the best practice guide published by the ECS Electrical Safety Council" says, or advises that an EICR, is carried out PRIOR to the swap to ensure your installation is safe.I have no clue about electrical stuff so want to do it as safely as possible! I'd never attempt to do it myself.
I only noticed it hadn't been inspected for a long time the other day, as I was trying to figure out why the lights weren't working in one room, but turned out it was just the old bulbs had failed (honestly not sure if it was one at a time or if they all blew together) which I have replaced with some LED ones now
Short answers, yes, it replaces any spd extension leads,Another question, if I get a consumer unit with surge protection built in, does that mean I wouldn’t have to worry about surge protection extensions on my computers and other electronics?
alternatively, could go all RCBO, giving 2 extra ways. however that may be more expensive than a new, larger, board.If this was my own property I would replace the MCB's which aren't protected by RCD with RCBOs and check all terminations for being correctly made, I would leave the plastic box as it is.
I would advise a customer to do the same and have an EICR carried.
alternatively, could go all RCBO, giving 2 extra ways. however that may be more expensive than a new, larger, board.
Yes that's a good option, and with that being a flush board it would be far less disruptive than replacing it
As already mentioned, it largely removes the need for extra protection. They classify SPD in to 3 types:Another question, if I get a consumer unit with surge protection built in, does that mean I wouldn’t have to worry about surge protection extensions on my computers and other electronics?
It is certainly a less disruptive option, but might not cost that much more to fit a new CU and if they want SPD as well then suddenly the 2 freed-up slots are used!alternatively, could go all RCBO, giving 2 extra ways. however that may be more expensive than a new, larger, board.
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