most reliable rcd to convert this consumer unit?

[einstein]

salutations

thinking of converting this with a main rcd over individual rcbo's as theres two spare ways

they have specified only the socket circuits to be rcd protected however....

are the screwfix cheapies reliable?

also is it possible to buy a mcb cover for the mighty proteus anymore?

thanks for your time

 

[Pete999]

Proteus = carp=trouble imo ask your friendly CEF store

 

[westward10]

Proteus board, Proteus devices.

 

[Andy78]

Anything is better than Proteus, although I personally would vouch for the reliability of Hager.

RCD main switch ?
Only some circuits to be RCD protected ?

Just swap the whole unit and do it properly.

 

[einstein]

Normally i would fit a new consumer unit however it being metal clad & glanded in also a finished refurbishment it seems overkill.(famous last words)

I wouldn't want to create more costs for the client that could ultimately hire someone cheaper

is hager a like for like replacement?

 

[Andy78]

Normally i would fit a new consumer unit however it being metal clad & glanded in also a finished refurbishment it seems overkill.(famous last words)

I wouldn't want to create more costs for the client that could ultimately hire someone cheaper

is hager a like for like replacement?

No Hager is not a like for like replacement and you should not mix and match brands and patterns anyway.

If the client won't pay for a proper job that's hardly your fault or problem. I would argue it's not a finished refurb if electrical work is still required. I really don;t see any issues with changing the above unit from the provided picture though.

If you need to add RCD protection to some circuits but don't want to swap the CU, provide an alternative way of doing this external to the CU.

 

[telectrix]

if you only want to RCD the socket circuits, then fit proteus RCBOs to those circuits. simple, cheap, compliant. next....

 

[Octopus]

If its a refurb ............... what else has been changed ?

I would swap the lot for a 100A DP switch and individual RCBO's.....

 

[123]

Agree with @telectrix fit Proteus RCBO's to whatever circuits require RCD protection. Looks like loads of space in that consumer unit for them

If customer doesn't like the cost walk away, don't cut corners and become the cowboy.

 

[einstein]

tbh i'm struggling to find a main proteus 30mA rcd?

I'd prefer to have everything covered by a main RCD than costly RCBO's (materials at cost)