Which domestic Consumer Unit and why?

[Midwest]

I have only installed the MK version of A3 CU's, mainly because of their pleasing looks

However, after trying to straighten the mcb's etc on the last 3 I've installed and failed, I'm kinda getting less enthusiastic about them. The final nail in the coffin, was trying to connect up some RCBO's, where the CU was located close to the ceiling, where because of the design of their RCBO connections, it was impossible to see if the neutrals were properly terminated, ended up taking RCBO off the din rail, terminating cables, and then placing back on the di rail (see pic below). Also the room available to dress the cables/conductors is limited (especially with RCBO's), made it look a pigs ear, admittedly not my best area



So, with some new CU's to be installed in the New Year, what makes do you install & why. I'm leaning towards the Hager Design 30, due to the layout inside?

 

[telectrix]

have a look at both Contactum and BG amd.3 CUs. both are asthetically pleasing and good value. there's also the Schneider easy 9.but i don't like it.

 

[Octopus]

Control Gear / Wilts / Denmans

Decent products at a reasonable price .......... and look good too.

 

[Leesparkykent]

Can't go wrong with hager imo...BG are proper crap imo.

 

[AJshep]

I like Wylex DBs mainly because there is plenty of room, they also leave enough space behind the din rail which is my biggest gripe with other manufacturers.

They don't look the best though.

 

[Sparkie30]

Wylex 1st choice 2nd bg but no chance Mk

 

[KEV 1 N]

Yes, MK distribution boards are renowned for slanting mcbs!

 

[AJshep]

Never used BG but the worst DBs and mcbs ive ever seen have to be Proteus !

 

[Leesparkykent]

Never used BG but the worst DBs and mcbs ive ever seen have to be Proteus !

I'd rather fit a proteus over BG..

 

[HappyHippyDad]

Can't go wrong with hager imo...BG are proper crap imo.

What dont you like about BG Lee?

I have always fitted Wylex and continued after Amd 3 to fit Amd 3 Wylex boards, however the price of the BG made me try one and I rather like it.

I've never liked the main switch on Wylex boards. The top of the switch starts coming apart before you have tigthtened the tails up enough.

Hagar look like one of the best but the price puts me off especially as other boards (well, Wylex and BG) seem acceptable.

 

[mattg4321]

Hager are far and away the best for the MCB's lining up and the lid going on with no difficultly. Hardly ever a failed MCB/RCD either.

The MCB's are tight enough on the DIN rail that it takes a bit of pressure to slide them along. How difficult can it be for all makes to fit this snugly!

Admittedly I'm not a fan of the square knockouts though.

 

[Leesparkykent]

Hager are far and away the best for the MCB's lining up and the lid going on with no difficultly. Hardly ever a failed MCB/RCD either.

The MCB's are tight enough on the DIN rail that it takes a bit of pressure to slide them along. How difficult can it be for all makes to fit this snugly!

Admittedly I'm not a fan of the square knockouts though.

They've just brought out ones with round knockouts after listening to feed back.

 

[Dobes_88]

Hager if money isn't an issue, but I use Contactum RCBO boards and would recommend for people to try one out!

 

[Leesparkykent]

What dont you like about BG Lee?

I have always fitted Wylex and continued after Amd 3 to fit Amd 3 Wylex boards, however the price of the BG made me try one and I rather like it.

I've never liked the main switch on Wylex boards. The top of the switch starts coming apart before you have tigthtened the tails up enough.

Hagar look like one of the best but the price puts me off especially as other boards (well, Wylex and BG) seem acceptable.

I don't like the crimps on the neutral tails, don't like the lid and the way it fits especially when the wall isn't completely true, they feel cheap and look like a DIY board.

 

[Leesparkykent]

Hager if money isn't an issue, but I use Contactum RCBO boards and would recommend for people to try one out!

Contactum RCBO'/mcbs and BG RCBO's/mcbs are the same.