narrow CUs?

[brman]

I'm changing a consumer unit but have limited space - 390mm wide maximum.

At the moment my plan is
RCBO->garage
RCB-1->5 circuits
RCB-2->4 circuits

So I can get away with a 10 way but it would be nice to have some spare so at least 12 way is preferred.

The best I have come up with is a Wylex NHRS10SSLHI high integrity 10 way at 340mm wide. Does anyone know of something with more ways within the 370mm constraint?

 

[Octopus]

Why don't you go RCBO for all the circuits - that would save you space

 

[Plonker 3]

What about something like this?

Meteor Electrical Wholesaler |Trade Electrical Supplies | Free Delivery UK and Ireland

 

[brman]

Why don't you go RCBO for all the circuits - that would save you space

To be honest, just cost. That would push it to over £250 compared to the £100ish for the 10 way wylex.

 

[brman]

What about something like this?

Meteor Electrical Wholesaler |Trade Electrical Supplies | Free Delivery UK and Ireland

Thanks, That is something I hadn't considered!

 

[Dean Williams]

contactum consumer units are quite narrow

 

[telectrix]

what's the height restriction? nothing amiss with fitting CU on end.

 

[brman]

I'll have another look at contactum stuff but for some reason I discounted it. Perhaps because what I found was 16way units that are too long.

what's the height restriction? nothing amiss with fitting CU on end.

A good point, however the space is roughly square so I don't think it would help me much.

I did find a MK 12 way that would just fit but it now looks like I might now be able to add the cost of a split RCB/RCBOs which gives me a lot more choice and a more robust system.