B & Q split load board full mcbs BG nexus

[jon jordan]

been into b n q today seen this on offer £50 inc all mcb's split load 12 way i think off hand maybe 10

main switch on left case was a bit flimsy but what do ya want for £50..

make was BG nexus .

anybody fitted one whats bg stuff usually like ?
jon

 

[mogga]

IMO you gets what you pays for probably worth not buying as may be more bother adfter than more promanint brands

 

[jon jordan]

yeah i though that spares etc hard to get hold of.

case was propper crap too

 

[telectrix]

used one last month. good board. only dislike i had was the tails to the RCDs got in the way, but otherwise an excellent CU. it's even hi integrity with scope for any possible configuration.

 

[dim_bulb]

great customers are gona see those prices and think thats the norm

thanks orange shed

sorry for the rant jj

 

[jon jordan]

great customers are gona see those prices and think thats the norm

thanks orange shed

sorry for the rant jj

lol at the rant nea bova bud

 

[jon jordan]

used one last month. good board. only dislike i had was the tails to the RCDs got in the way, but otherwise an excellent CU. it's even hi integrity with scope for any possible configuration.

yeah i notices the tails were in road i thort it would make an untidy board when full.

 

[Electricalserv]

great customers are gona see those prices and think thats the norm

thanks orange shed

sorry for the rant jj

Well offer them a cheap b&q board and charge the same labour!

 

[Mark_Burgess]

Fitted one before, and its not that bad.

Not my first choice, but still okay.

 

[dim_bulb]

what then go back a week later because its caught fire. sorry mate dont have faith in it.

I stick with wylex personally, I have a whole tray full of breakers, basically I try and just keep to one brand but this is just personal prefernce.

 

[Electricalserv]

what then go back a week later because its caught fire. sorry mate dont have faith in it.

I stick with wylex personally, I have a whole tray full of breakers, basically I try and just keep to one brand but this is just personal prefernce.

Well you cover yourself by saying in invoice and before work starts that said board is not covered by your guarantee and if any faults occur due to the board theyw ill be charged for remedial works.

This will make them think twice

 

[Ryan Foley]

changed a few consumer units over for alandlord who used these boards to replace the old ones. RCDs will trip when someone in the house sneezes. Decent enough build quality but the rcds are way too sensitive. Any electrician i know (3 others so far) has also had the same complaint.

 

[mayfair]

Hager ........need i say more personal favourite

 

[Mark_Burgess]

what then go back a week later because its caught fire. sorry mate dont have faith in it.

I stick with wylex personally, I have a whole tray full of breakers, basically I try and just keep to one brand but this is just personal prefernce.

I am sure their MCB's have not had the need for a recall unlike a well known brand! I must be lucky as the only one I have fitted is still perfectly fine after 6 months use!!

 

[dim_bulb]

Hager ........need i say more personal favourite

dont you find the little plastic screw clips that the hold the cover on are a bit flimsy

If youre happy to fit the £50 pound board it will lower cost for a quote and hopefully inturn get you the job

 

[Des 56]

I am in the middle of a kitchen install.the guy had already bought the B+Q unit before I priced the job

I have fitted the unit and it scores high marks for the cheapie category
It has plenty of room and it was excellent for quickly removing the guts of the unit for fiull access
I wont comment on the standard of the rcd etc,because time alone will tell


It doesn't help the pricing of a changeover when these prices are available for Joe bloggs
The customer sees those prices and assume same quality as a descent board

 

[Ryan Foley]

crabtree starbreakers are my favourite.

roomy, decent layout and not too costly.

 

[telectrix]

the contactum boards are good as well.

 

[kung]

Their wylex price isnt bad either but as said the customer see's those prices and think HOW MUCH TO FIT IT ? mind you i have had a bit more work due to customers seeing them and thinking yer i think i will get that old board changed so swings and roundabouts really luckly i know a woman who works there and is able to pass out my cards but ive had a good responce also by wearing my work branded top and being in the electrical dept luckly at the right time ! Saturday/Sunday seems to see a good responce on card handouts.

 

[Amp David]

Fitted 2 of those Nexus CUs and don't find them any worse than a Wylex.

Dont see why a few of use are worrying about them catching fire though, they do plenty of other gear to you know

http://www.bgelectrical.co.uk/

As for extra breakers, the big orange ones little brother now stocks BG gear