Where to get hold of a blank or cover for old Bakerlite Fuse Box

[woodster92]

Hello folks, could anyone advise where to get hold of blanks to cover the open fuse slots in this old Wylex bakerlite fuse box please ?
As well as the exposed 2 x line wires (red), terminals and bus bar - there is no lid to cover all the fuses.

The house owner said they have a quote to replace this and install a new CU but they have no date confirmed to get the work done yet. Clearly this is not safe in the meantime, I'd like to recommend that at least some blanking plates are used to cover the exposed terminals.

Many Thanks,
John.

 

[Avo Mk8]

The Wylex fuse carriers and shrouds are easily found on eBay, around £7 ish a pop.
Complete 4 way boards (from which you could get the cover) come up often, but right this minute there don't seem to be any
Just the cover on it's own less often ! WYLEX CONSUMER UNIT 4 WAY FUSE COVER - previously used | eBay - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224624732728

 

[westward10]

You need some off these but they are hard to get hold of now.

Wylex Blank Shield For Unused Ways Standard Range 2500021316 |

helecs.co.uk

 

[James]

Wylex 5A or 15A or 30A Rewirable fuse bridge / holder & base | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Wylex 5A or 15A or 30A Rewirable fuse bridge / holder & base at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!

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£5
next day delivery

 

[westward10]

He needs the blank modules, have a bag of new ones in the garage.

 

[James]

He needs the blank modules, have a bag of new ones in the garage.

might seem like a daft question but is an unused fuse carrier not just as useful to them?

 

[westward10]

It is but the base will have slots in them and there are wires connected to those ways so fitting a breaker is out of the question. You could fit 1361 holders with the fuses taken out.

 

[woodster92]

Thank you all very much, I really appreciate the help. I will get some 1361 holders via ebay and fit those asap.

 

[brianmoooore]

What's the required IP rating for the front of a consumer unit? IP40?
A Wylex carrier without a fuse fitted will not meet IP40, and be marginal for IP30.

 

[Petej999]

Dunno bout a Bakerlight one though. never really heard of Bakerlight

 

[SJD]

Not totally sure I understand, but I wouldn't be fitting fuse carriers with fuses missing, when Wylex proper fuse blank shields are readily available, e.g.

Wylex Spare Wired Fuse older style rewireable fuseboards (Several Sizes & Lids) | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Wylex Spare Wired Fuse older style rewireable fuseboards (Several Sizes & Lids) at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

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Alternatively, most of us who have changed upteen Wylex boards tend to have a few of these knocking around, if you know any local sparks who do board changes it should not be hard to get hold of some.

 

[Avo Mk8]

Above seems best value for money.

Or as per post #3 two of these:

Wylex Fuse Board Push/Plug-In MCB: M10 Blank Unslotted Contact Shield Base Cover | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Wylex Fuse Board Push/Plug-In MCB: M10 Blank Unslotted Contact Shield Base Cover at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!

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But since there are cables in the offending spaces, may require filing a cutout for the cable?
Can someone confirm? And then is that a deviation from manufactures spec ? ? !
Edit - looks like it does have a cutout relief for a cable present.

Also I thought the intention would be to obtain a front cover, but that doesn't require a tool to remove.

 

[Avo Mk8]

Thank you all very much, I really appreciate the help. I will get some 1361 holders via ebay and fit those asap.

And one of these ! Better late than never ?

Wylex Fuse Board Cover 4 Way M72/4 | eBay

Brown Wylex Fuse Board Fuse Cover 4 Way M72/4. Also included a thumb screw to enable cover to be removed.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[brianmoooore]

And one of these ! Better late than never ?

Wylex Fuse Board Cover 4 Way M72/4 | eBay

Brown Wylex Fuse Board Fuse Cover 4 Way M72/4. Also included a thumb screw to enable cover to be removed.

www.ebay.co.uk

"Thumb screw" isn't allowed. Needs to be a screw that needs a tool to remove.

 

[Avo Mk8]

"Thumb screw" isn't allowed. Needs to be a screw that needs a tool to remove.

Yes I know, but I thought Mr Woodster might like to complete the job, assuming he's fitted the shrouds!