Consumer Unit internal links

[kevyn]

Hi all,

I am looking for somewhere that supplies internal consumer unit links, as my wholesalers say they cannot get them and I do not want to buy a whole consumer unit just for the links. I have thought about using meter tails but as the consumer unit I need them for is fairly busy they wont do.

Any help appreciated

 

[Pete999]

Hi all,

I am looking for somewhere that supplies internal consumer unit links, as my wholesalers say they cannot get them and I do not want to buy a whole consumer unit just for the links. I have thought about using meter tails but as the consumer unit I need them for is fairly busy they wont do.

Any help appreciated

Having a thick moment, CU Links? what are they?

 

[MisterE]

Like these from Toolstation for an MK CU?
MK Split Load Kit - Toolstation - https://www.toolstation.com/shop/Electrical/d190/MK+Consumer+Units/sd3134/MK+Split+Load+Kit/p18847

 

[Pete999]

Like these from Toolstation for an MK CU?
MK Split Load Kit - Toolstation - https://www.toolstation.com/shop/Electrical/d190/MK+Consumer+Units/sd3134/MK+Split+Load+Kit/p18847

Thanks Mate, know what the OP is on about now

 

[Taylortwocities]

Kevyn, what length/colours do you need?
As MrE says, you can get standard kits from Toolstation ,or Screwfix

Or Google "Split Load Kit"

If something else, you need tri-rated cable of the colour(s) that you want.
CEF sell some,
Tri Rated Cables | City Electrical Factors - http://www.cef.co.uk/catalogue/categories/cables-and-accessories-tri-rated-cables
but you'll need to buy a whole reel, and be able to crimp the ends....

 

[Midwest]

Just be mindful, depending on your intentions, some of these 'links' aren't very long, so might prove problematic. Also, if you are adding additional RCD (e.g.), you'll need to put two connections into one terminal. Think MK do them (K5568 & 67), but you would need to ask, as there doesn't seem to be any pics on the net.

 

[kevyn]

Thanks for all the answers team, an MK split load kit is the type of thing I am looking for although its not exactly right.

Basically the job I need them for is as follows:

Another spark has tried to update a consumer unit to amd 3 by replacing the main switch with an RCD, which has caused issue when testing the RCD tripping times.

 

[Pete999]

Thanks for all the answers team, an MK split load kit is the type of thing I am looking for although its not exactly right.

Basically the job I need them for is as follows:

Another spark has tried to update a consumer unit to amd 3 by replacing the main switch with an RCD, which has caused issue when testing the RCD tripping times.

How so??

 

[kevyn]

How so??

When testing the tripping times on the second RCD it trips the first RCD and not the second, therefore the installation is covered, in theory, by one RCD only. I know the installation is covered by a working RCD etc but I feel its not the way it should be done

 

[Pete999]

When testing the tripping times on the second RCD it trips the first RCD and not the second, therefore the installation is covered, in theory, by one RCD only. I know the installation is covered by a working RCD etc but I feel its not the way it should be done

Where are you conducting the RCD tests from? the RCD itself or a local socket or circuit?

 

[Midwest]

I'm confused, easily done, sounds like you have two RCD in series? Or is that what you are trying to overcome?

 

[Deleted member 9648]

I suspect the present arrangement is a '16th' edition board and some muppet has tried to convert it to '17th' edition by replacing the main switch for an RCD......

 

[Octopus]

A photo would be handy...

 

[Taylortwocities]

Yes, but even doing that wouldnt update it to Amd 3

Another spark has tried to update a consumer unit to amd 3

In fact, an RCD as the main switch breaks the regulations relating to division of circuits.

 

[kevyn]

I suspect the present arrangement is a '16th' edition board and some muppet has tried to convert it to '17th' edition by replacing the main switch for an RCD......

Correct, and this is what I'm trying to sort out

 

[westward10]

What brand is the board maybe better to reinstate the main switch and fit rcbos.

 

[Octopus]

I actually prefer updating 16th Ed boards if I can - the combination of 1 RCD and a number of RCBO's is ideal.

I never install dual RCD boards these days............. RCBO's every time for me!

 

[Wilko]

I never install dual RCD boards these days............. RCBO's every time for me!

Can I ask - what ones are your favourites?