Looking for advice with a self made c/u

[martinh89]

Afternoon, I've spent the day looking for an ip55 or above 6way single phase c/u... Its to be installed inside an enw substation and from past experience they don't expect the metal enclosed c/u, so long story cut short, I've got an ip65 enclosure with dim rail but I'm not sure how to fit a neutral and earth bar as its not come with them.. .. Any advice would be much appreciated

 

[Wilko]

Here's something to look at .
6 Way Consumer Unit - Weathertight - Super Garage Kit 1 x 63A RCD + 6 MCBs - https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/MK5704SSP1.html?source=adwords&ad_position=&ad_id=315107931576&placement=&kw=&network=u&matchtype=&ad_type=&product_id=MK5704SSP1&product_partition_id=576185600782&version=finalurl_v3&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqYekzr_F4AIV7RDTCh3OmAwfEAQYAiABEgLClfD_BwE

 

[martinh89]

That would be perfect however I'm doing the install tomorrow... It should never really have been left for me to order but I got it dumped on me this morning ... I think I've resolved it anyway, I've taken a neutral and earth bar out of an old c/u and attached one to either side of the box with a roofing bolt and nut

 

[martinh89]

Also I've just checked branch finder... I'm working in Cumbria tomorrow the closest one was Luton

 

[Midwest]

Do you not have to have some form of ‘certfication’ (not quite the right term) to produce or provide such a product?

 

[Strima]

Do you not have to have some form of ‘certfication’ (not quite the right term) to produce or provide such a product?

I was just thinking the very same.

 

[telectrix]

@OP.ask your boss to sort out CE approval, or wait till March 30th.

 

[martinh89]

Yes that's a very good point ,I'll install it tomorrow but I've ordered the above link, so if something comes back should be an easy change

 

[martinh89]

The long bar is offset because the terminal hole was larger than the others so the roofing bolt would fit through without drilling the hole

 

[telectrix]

Irwin drill bits, and a Bahco adjustable. ... show off. .

 

[DPG]

But don't you have en externally exposed bolt head connected to neutral?

 

[telectrix]

But don't you have en externally exposed bolt head connected to neutral?

useful test point, or bit of gaffer tape will sort out.

 

[martinh89]

But don't you have en externally exposed bolt head connected to neutral?

Yes I'm hopeing to cover it or failing that I'll remove it and just leave it inside loose, not ideal

 

[DPG]

Yes I'm hopeing to cover it or failing that I'll remove it and just leave it inside loose, not ideal

To be fair that sounds poor.

 

[Moley]

Yes I'm hopeing to cover it or failing that I'll remove it and just leave it inside loose, not ideal

Nylon nut and bolt?

 

[martinh89]

Nylon nut and bolt?

Just trying to find that now locally

 

[Moley]

I've got a bag full in the back of my van.

 

[littlespark]

How does this work out with the “same make if breakers in the same make of board” regulation?

 

[Moley]

How does this work out with the “same make if breakers in the same make of board” regulation?

I assume you've never worked at a power station or sub. There are no regulations!

 

[martinh89]

Nylon nut and bolt?

Just trying to find that now locally

I assume you've never worked at a power station or sub. There are no regulations!

I have actually considering I work for the electricity network... Clearly you haven't because any dno set out the standard regs plus there own twist ie ip ratings ect..