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So what's the consensus on Wylex 3036 boards fitted with plug in MCBs? MCBs are 'down' for off; older 3036 boards are 'up' for off on the main switch.
- direction of use of toggles/switches is the same as existing devices
Interesting point, though I guess all such plug-in MCBs operate the same way though!So what's the consensus on Wylex 3036 boards fitted with plug in MCBs? MCBs are 'down' for off; older 3036 boards are 'up' for off on the main switch.
OK, problem solved!the case was quite badly butchered and cracked so I have installed a new consumer unit today !
Also I guess in that specific case it is not "mixed brand" or against the manufacturer's recommendation as Wylex make them specifically for their own 3036 boards!So what's the consensus on Wylex 3036 boards fitted with plug in MCBs? MCBs are 'down' for off; older 3036 boards are 'up' for off on the main switch.
Did that once.the risk of plugging the fuse in to a live board, and possibly on to a fault,
ok the argument is a mcb fitted in a different manufacturer board and some body is stupidly fit one like mr diy or some body is not qualified to the regs , the board catches fire.manufacturers instructions make no difference to my post earlier.
if you do not adhere to manufaturers instructions , it does not nessisarily mean the installation is potentially or immediately dangerous.
so someone fits an mcb that isn’t the same make as board was designed for, but it fits well, has no impact on other Mcb’s and the buzz bar. Are you saying this scenario is potentially dangerous?
it’s not.
fair enough due to regs and manufacturers instruction# I would not mix breakers, but if it was done prior to my inspection and all was well I would at worst C3 it.
But that bodged case is already covered by the BPG#4 guidance.some body is stupidly fit one like mr diy or some body is not qualified to the regs , the board catches fire.
I like your argument up to a point,you have inspected it and you ok it so ,the insurance company will apply the rules and then what .
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