Suitable replacements for MEM CU

[littlespark]

Adding a radial circuit to this board… either a 16A breaker on left, or ideally an RCBO on right..

Ok, ideally a board change to cover every circuit, but hey-ho

Am I right in saying it will have to be Eaton make, anyone know which numbers?

 

[telectrix]

doubt you'll get a RCBO for that CU. MCBs easy to find. I have a few.

 

[timhoward]

I think it is entirely the 2nd hand market for that board. I guess you have checked there is still an immersion heater! Would it be simple to get the fridge on the ring and pinch that one?!

 

[brianmoooore]

Aren't these the ones that convert to RCBO with a clip on pod?

 

[littlespark]

Not had the cover off the board yet…. Spent yesterday afternoon squeezing under a floor, trying to fish a 2.5 t&e between the gaps in the foundation walls…. I’m surprised I could still fit under a floor!
Only needed to lift a 3 boards hatch….

Not this wall… the one 6 ft behind it.

Other option is a garage board next to this MEM.
Service isolator already there…. Just need a couple of Henley’s.

 

[telectrix]

done a recent strip out ---- MEM 2000 has 3 x 16A MCBs. amonst other values. you're welcome to 1 or 2 for postage cost.

 

[littlespark]

done a recent strip out ---- MEM 2000 has 3 x 16A MCBs. amonst other values. you're welcome to 1 or 2 for postage cost.

Thanks Tel, I’ll keep it in mind.

I’ve got a bucket of old breakers myself, so I’ll have a look first.

 

[timhoward]

Aren't these the ones that convert to RCBO with a clip on pod?

Yes, though the £70 this entails is normally better put towards a new board!

 

[SparkySy]

Yep MEM MR30 pod, very expensive new as @timhoward says but still available!

 

[timhoward]

Yep MEM MR30 pod, very expensive new as @timhoward says but still available!

Good shout - £70 is 2nd hand, more like £140 if you pay VAT new!

 

[loz2754]

A lot more than 70 quid now!

 

[loz2754]

Beat me to it......... Just

 

[littlespark]

b ollocks to that!

hopefully one of the circuits is unused.... the unmarked 32 on the left is a shower, i think.

 

[telectrix]

easy enough to add a MCB to the RCD side.

 

[brianmoooore]

Depends how you feel about using second hand ebay bits, but that board can easily be converted to dual RCD, adding protection to the existing RH circuits.

 

[SparkySy]

I still have spare bits for those MEM boards. Imo they were a really good board, I fitted hundreds of them. I probably have some MR30 pods somewhere in my spares boxes, looks like I should dig them out for eBay I definitely didn't pay £70 for them back then!