SWA, T&E or tails??

[Midwest]

But in the case of fault protection, could you be certain that an 80 would go before a 100, and in terms of supply, restricting owner to 80amps?

 

[Plonker 3]

But in the case of fault protection, could you be certain that an 80 would go before a 100, and in terms of supply, restricting owner to 80amps?

Seriously?

come on now, how often have you seen over 80 amps being pulled on a supply for a long enough for it to blow the fuse under normal load conditions?

 

[Midwest]

Seriously?

come on now, how often have you seen over 80 amps being pulled on a supply for a long enough for it to blow the fuse under normal load conditions?

As I said, posted the same question a while back, and this was one of the replies. I'm willing to be convinced either way.

 

[grumpyjohn01]

https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/CGFS100.html
fitted a couple recently, solid metal box with 32 and 25mm holes on top and bottom. value for money.

I've used a few of these to supply submains etc & I agree top value and a decent quality unit,but I've been thinking...what about amendment 3? they don't comply eh?

 

[Midwest]

Do at the mo though. Bit small for 25mm tails IMO.

 

[grumpyjohn01]

I have a feeling I might be designing quite a few shed / workshop supplies before 1/1/16 ! (to be installed at a later date of course!) 25's fit OK I reckon from below behind DIN and hockeystick in and don't say bending radius....show me a domestic where the bending radius isnt compromised somewhere..

 

[Midwest]

Prefer the slightly bigger Wylex one myself. They are apparently coming up with a A3 design soon, expect it will be the old one with a metal lid over fuse & switch. Car manufacturers wouldn't sell many cars, if their new models were designed like that!

 

[grumpyjohn01]

Car manufacturers wouldn't sell many cars, if their new models were designed like that!

I have one word for you..Volkswagen..lol

 

[amlu]

I've used a few of these to supply submains etc & I agree top value and a decent quality unit,but I've been thinking...what about amendment 3? they don't comply eh?

One I bought and fitted around a month ago had a hinged steel flap over the fuse, not plastic like they show on the photo.

 

[Midwest]

I have one word for you..Volkswagen..lol

They don't make switch fuses.

 

[grumpyjohn01]

One I bought and fitted around a month ago had a hinged steel flap over the fuse, not plastic like they show on the photo.

Was that from the TLC listing earlier in the post or elsewhere? would be interested to know where to get the A3 equivalent

 

[shanky887614]

doesn't need a metal cover to comply to a3. the iet are sprouting rubbish changing there mind after releasing the amendment

 

[gnselectricals]

doesn't need a metal cover to comply to a3. the iet are sprouting rubbish changing there mind after releasing the amendment

I've been told it does can't remember by whom and I know that at least Wylex are making additional metal clad fronts with metal covers to replace the old plastic covered boards which saves changing the whole thing.

 

[shanky887614]

I've been told it does can't remember by whom and I know that at least Wylex are making additional metal clad fronts with metal covers to replace the old plastic covered boards which saves changing the whole thing.

the regs just state steel as an example of what complies.

 

[gnselectricals]

the regs just state steel as an example of what complies.

Therefore plastic flap doesn't comply ?

 

[Octopus]

I see that Wylex are now selling metal MCB blanking plates!

 

[gnselectricals]

I see that Wylex are now selling metal MCB blanking plates!

Are they doing metal switchgear mcbs etc as well as pretty pointless having metal blanks imo lol

 

[shanky887614]

Therefore plastic flap doesn't comply ?

wrong reg states not readily combustable so unless you coat the plastic in parafin it complies

 

[gnselectricals]

wrong reg states not readily combustable so unless you coat the plastic in parafin it complies

Will let my wholesalers know to inform all the reps as that's what they're suggesting

 

[shanky887614]

Will let my wholesalers know to inform all the reps as that's what they're suggesting

i cant remember manufacturer but at least one are saying there plastic boards comply with amd3