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lofts

HI guys

Ive accidently broken the consumer unit in the empty property im working in at the moment. I took the cover off of the Memra 2000 Ad board having isolated all the breakers, rcd's and main switch then I took the main fuse out (yes Ive taken the main fuse out before with out doing so and it was just a little bit scary with all the sparks and crackling noises)

Being a bit heavy handed and just rushing I guess Ive gone and broken the front cover so that it wont screw up tight at all.

I cant say that taping it on would be a good look, and I cant see that being acceptable at all. I also wouldnt want to do that but My dilema is this. I not sure the company has plans to do a board change even tho I have added a new kitchen ring to the old board board. additional sockets on both the up and down stairs RFS's etc. I have adivised that they have a board change to bring it up to current regs (17th eddition board) as I have made alterations and additions that need to comply with BS7671. Ive been told there going to look into it, but if it is allowed I guess they will just try and put the new kitchen ring on a rcbo and the existing up and downstairs rings both with additional sockets added to them on a rcbo as well as this will comply and allow them to keep costs down.

cheers


What can I do if they go for this option as I cant leave this cover like it is, its just waiting to fall of exposing all the live parts etc, also the earth bar inside this cosumer unit is a bit loose imo.
 
Ive learnt on here that its best to drill from the outside in so not to damge the bricks, which was a hand little tip.

cheers tel for confirming Ive finally got something right, apprciate it
 
how do I know wether to use the 1mm or 1.5mm i usually go for the 1.5mm so im covered but I wouldnt mind knowing when I can get away with 1ml and when I cant
 
how do I know wether to use the 1mm or 1.5mm i usually go for the 1.5mm so im covered but I wouldnt mind knowing when I can get away with 1ml and when I cant

Can't believe someone asks this question, but even worse I can't believe someone gives it a serious answer!

Please, please stop doing work in people's houses. No issue with asking questions and learning, that's great, but not while doing the job.

Daz
 
I am genuinly not taking the wee give me a call on my mobile someone just to prove this. jesus why are you all so suspicious.

Seriously why is 1mm used for lighting sometimes and 1.5 others.

thats an electrical question posted on an electrical forum presumably visited by electricians.

Ok its probaly a very basic question but its something im unsure about, it my eyes ive come to a place where one would expect to find people who know the answer but all i ever get is bann him hes taking the ****
 
I am genuinly not taking the wee give me a call on my mobile someone just to prove this. jesus why are you all so suspicious.

Seriously why is 1mm used for lighting sometimes and 1.5 others.

thats an electrical question posted on an electrical forum presumably visited by electricians.

Ok its probaly a very basic question but its something im unsure about, it my eyes ive come to a place where one would expect to find people who know the answer but all i ever get is bann him hes taking the ****

This question proves you should not be doing what you are doing. The answer is the same as for any circuit, by the way - current carrying capacity of the cable. Daz
 

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