Consumer unit upgrade

[DPG]

Why 13 way though? Seems a bit OTT

 

[Spoon]

I'm with @Baddegg on this. To go from 7 way to 13 way is a bit OTT.
10 way would be sufficient.
If possible mate, price up for RCBO's.

 

[Dustydazzler]

Go to your local wholesalers and ask them for their best rate on an rcbo board

 

[ash121]

May also do a garage conversion and also fit mains smoke alarms, and in the future but unlikely may do a rear extension, rather be safe than sorry

Install is for normal rcd board not rcbo

Could you provide links to what Hagar board i should buy please i.e 10, 12, 14 way if there is not much price difference then happy go with 14 way

 

[richy3333]

What would be the top 5 consumer units, I'll try and suggest something other than Hager to him

Top 5:
5-Hager
4-Hager
3-Hager
2-Hager
1-Hager

 

[HappyHippyDad]

If your electrician has said get a 13 way then I would get a 13 way. Usually during the pre-works visit I would open up the CU, he may have done this and seen lots of extra conductors in each circuit breaker and realised that you need (for example) 10 used ways, therefore you will have 3 spare.

It really doesn't matter if you get hagar, wylex, crabtree, MK, BG etc etc etc. They will all be exactly the same for you (barring cost), it's just about personal preference for the installer. He probably has plenty of MK spares should anything go wrong and he needs them.

 

[Des 56]

Existing 7 circuits + Garage +smokes+ extension + any possible existing doubled up circuits
Seems to be a reasonable suggestion by your own spark
Best go with the advice given by your electrician on the job,he is in a far better position to make recommendation than anyone from afar

 

[ash121]

Existing 7 circuits + Garage +smokes+ extension + any possible existing doubled up circuits
Seems to be a reasonable suggestion by your own spark
Best go with the advice given by your electrician on the job,he is in a far better position to make recommendation than anyone from afar

He's told me to supply the board but not sure what to go for any links to the product to purchase will be appreciated there are so many different ones to choose from

 

[ChrisElectrical88]

Hager VML966RK 12 Way Dual 100 amp RCD Metal Consumer Unit

Hager Populated 12 way consumer unit VML966RK. Supplied complete with 100A Main switch, 2 x 100A RCDs. Amendment 3 & 18th Edition compliant

www.consumerunitworld.co.uk

5 word count sucks

 

[ash121]

Thank you very much

Is that the best one to go for?

 

[ChrisElectrical88]

Thank you very much

Is that the best one to go for?

If you dont want the Surge Protection this is the baby. Duel 100A Type A RCDs make it 18th conplient for your spark aswell.

 

[ChrisElectrical88]

Do a price check around though. That seems expensive.

 

[ash121]

If you dont want the Surge Protection this is the baby. Duel 100A Type A RCDs make it 18th conplient for your spark aswell.

Cheers thanks alot, I'll order that

 

[ash121]

Do a price check around though. That seems expensive.

Where would be the best place to buy from?

 

[Des 56]

The price for a distribution board can vary enormously
You have to take into account what you are prepared to pay because it has a great influence on the type of board to fit
If price is no problem,then a full RCBO board is a must,if cash is tighter then the regs permit systems that comply but may not give the same ability to cause minimum disruption in the event of a fault

You may be advised to be open about what you can afford
Are you cash tight or is pounds no problem?

 

[ash121]

The price for a distribution board can vary enormously
You have to take into account what you are prepared to pay because it has a great influence on the type of board to fit
If price is no problem,then a full RCBO board is a must,if cash is tighter then the regs permit systems that comply but may not give the same ability to cause minimum disruption in the event of a fault

You may be advised to be open about what you can afford
Are you cash tight or is pounds no problem?

I have a budget as renovating complete house, so do not mind not having and rcbo board but happy to pay for the best rcd board that is currently out there

 

[ChrisElectrical88]

Where would be the best place to buy from?

Not sure, i get them from my local independent wholesaler. Around 100ish plus VAT for that board i pay.

 

[Andy78]

I'd seriously consider RCBO options over dual RCD. If Hager works out too pricey then my cheaper option to customers is Lewden.

 

[ChrisElectrical88]

If you went Hager 14 Way non SPD RCBO board fully loaded with the new Mini RCBOs your looking about 300+Vat.

If you go that route though get a picture of the end product, will be like looking at ----. Not had a client willing to pay for one yet.

 

[ash121]

If you went Hager 14 Way non SPD RCBO board fully loaded with the new Mini RCBOs your looking about 300+Vat.

If you go that route though get a picture of the end product, will be like looking at ----. Not had a client willing to pay for one yet.

thats way out of my budget, ill stick to the one you recommended and look for the best price