extremely old fuse board?

[Welshsparky]

Has anybody come across a single phase fuse board with an isolation switch on the front to isolate all circuits, which requires taking the front off to get to the fuses? Their fairly small and look just like an isolator , I didn't actually realise until I took the front off that it was the fuse board for the entire wiring system! Are these still seen as acceptable?

 

[Marvo]

Can you maybe post a photo?

 

[GLENNSPARK]

dont you go attempting to pull them pot fuses....

 

[telectrix]

sounds like an old bill or mem. a pic would be nice.

 

[7029 dave]

sound like mem

 

[Rockingit]

I was thinking MEM as well.

 

[Welshsparky]

Very similar to the one to the left

 

[telectrix]

don't bin it.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

yep...agree with Tel....still good for continued service that is....
and their a damn good iso n all they are....

 

[Welshsparky]

The job itself is just a fan in a bathroom , should i tell the customer the fuse board HAS to be changed before i carry out work?

 

[Welshsparky]

You pulling my leg Glenn? Lol

 

[GLENNSPARK]

You pulling my leg Glenn? Lol

is it just a fused iso that or the fuses for the finals?

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i might be havin a dic head moment....

 

[Welshsparky]

Inside their are 4 circuits , fuses are ceramic.

 

[telectrix]

no problem with leaving it in, but your fan will need to be RCD protected. easiest way is a RCD FCU. and of course, the earthing and bonding will need to be checked and if not present, you'll have to do that as well.

 

[Knobhead]

The job itself is just a fan in a bathroom , should i tell the customer the fuse board HAS to be changed before i carry out work?

Tell them it HAS to be replaced.

I'll bet you don't get the job, but you will get a bad name.

 

[telectrix]

now then tony, it's not grumpy night yet.

 

[Knobhead]

It’s not grumpy night. It seems to be have a go at Tony night!

 

[ayjay]

sell it on ebay

 

[timo1]

I think the homeowner should be given the option to replace the consumer unit. That little unit is a bit old now (although I agree its fine for continued service) By the time the customer has paid for the new fan, additional RCD protection, may as well replace the lot really.

 

[lister]

Recommend replacing it, but just check some of the really old ones fused the neutral as well, this type must be replaced.