Best CCU is Schneider...Oh no it isn't. Anyone tried Chintz?

[DefyG]

Yes but hoping eliminate the need for another enclosure.

 

[ChrisElectrical88]

Always used Schneider, however recently tried a Hager 3x6x6 split load board, fully loaded with SPD for 150+vat. Bought 4 more for stock, quality looking and quality feel

 

[ChrisElectrical88]

Also Chint, Proteus, M2, CPN.. All budget tat IMHO.

 

[Nebu1a]

Chris electric. Which wholesaler did you get the boards from?

 

[ChrisElectrical88]

Local Independent. They are a memeber of The IBA so if you have local wholesaler who is also a member they might match the deal for you.

The Independent Buyers Association (IBA) - Nationwide UK Group of Independent Electrical Wholesalers | Map - http://theiba.net/map/

FYI Anyone, cracking bunch of wholesalers all those on that map, all help Eachother out and can compete with the big boys for price and quality.

 

[Nebu1a]

Thanks will check it out tomorrow

 

[jackhammerJIM]

Yes but hoping eliminate the need for another enclosure.

They don't make 3 phase ammendment 3 boards

 

[DefyG]

They don't make 3 phase ammendment 3 boards

Beg to differ, Schneider and Hager (Part No JK116BA3) are 2 that I've found, just wondered members had come across/used anything else

 

[Bellendian]

Surely a standard 3 phase board with a steel door not a glass one would be satisfactory. Only issue I see is that the doors are side hinged not top hinged, but what are you realistically supposed to do about that?!
I guess you could spring load the door somehow so it shuts by itself, sounds tedious though!

 

[DefyG]

Not sure what the difference is, maybe the housing is welded?
The door could be an issue but have come across 1ph (possibly BG) boards where the cover is hinged at the bottom (so not self closing) but still old as Amd3!

 

[jackhammerJIM]

Not sure what the difference is, maybe the housing is welded?
The door could be an issue but have come across 1ph (possibly BG) boards where the cover is hinged at the bottom (so not self closing) but still old as Amd3!

Correct it is BG that is hinged at the bottom

 

[jackhammerJIM]

Beg to differ, Schneider and Hager (Part No JK116BA3) are 2 that I've found, just wondered members had come across/used anything else

Interesting .......

Its an invicta board with a different door . Makes a mockery of all the other manufacturers who have the drop down door .

And if the door doesn't close itself what is the point in it being metal

 

[Bellendian]

After thinking about what I put earlier, what's the problem with a glass door anyway? Surely glass is also non combusible, albeit more likely to get broken.

 

[DefyG]

Just implying 'glass like' as it is see through. Think it is probably Perspex or polycarbonate which would be deemed combustible.

 

[Andy78]

Interesting .......

Its an invicta board with a different door . Makes a mockery of all the other manufacturers who have the drop down door .

And if the door doesn't close itself what is the point in it being metal

They have catches as standard and can be fitted with locks. A gravity closing door is not a requirement of the product standard or the regulations as far as I am aware. I have seen amd3 compliant bottom hinged CUs.

 

[jackhammerJIM]

They have catches as standard and can be fitted with locks. A gravity closing door is not a requirement of the product standard or the regulations as far as I am aware. I have seen amd3 compliant bottom hinged CUs.

Why do they hinge at the top ? Its a pain in the arse . especially if its been mounted low down

 

[Nebu1a]

Fitted my first Schneider easi9 today. It was huge, build quality seemed good. Took me a minute to understand what was going on the RCCB leads Fitted a Chint 5 years ago. It was Ok but havent fitted one since.

 

[Nebu1a]

Stickers were awful on the schneider

 

[Nebu1a]

Fitted a Wylex CM L yesterday and was impressed that the main switch had 2 screws on each conductor. Simple things, simple minds.

 

[EbolaSideRoom]

I looked at a Chint domestic board at Elex a while ago. Seemed ok. I’d never ever use one because when I see the logo all I see is C U Next Tuesday, and I wouldn’t have it in my house so why should I expect my customers to?
The Schneider Easy9 is an ok board, but I’ve been installing all RCBO boards for some time now and they’re just not geared up for that. Lewden & Hager for me. I do like Crabtree, but my usual wholesaler doesn’t stock them.