Wylex MCB Type 2 60 amp

[orkenny]

Good evening people,

Next question from a non-sparky. My electrician has asked me to get a 60 amp MCB for a board, he said I would find one on ebay as the board is a few years older. The other MCBs are Wylex Type 2. I can't find a 60 amp Type 2 but I have seen Type 1, can some one tell me what the difference is and if a type 1 will fit? Google tells me these are rare now and I did read about compatible brands but I would rather keep Wylex if possible.
I can't get him on the phone tonight and I'm keen to get one ordered so I would be grateful if anyone can help.
Or if anyone happened to have one lying about that they would sell that would be superb!
Thanks in advance folks.

 

[westward10]

What type of Wylex there are several styles, 60A points to maybe NB?

 

[telectrix]

a pic would assist

 

[orkenny]

I never thought of a pic, here is the only one I have. Thanks guys.

 

[westward10]

Tis either NB or HB, long obsolete so second hand is the only option.

 

[Octopus]

Tell him to get it ....

 

[westward10]

HB then, that NB one in the pic is non compatible.

 

[telectrix]

why a 60A? cannabis farm in attic?

 

[orkenny]

I

why a 60A? cannabis farm in attic?

It's a supply going to a small board. Honestly Officer...

 

[davesparks]

What is the load? This will have an affect on whether type 1 is acceptable or not.

 

[davesparks]

I

It's a supply going to a small board. Honestly Officer...

Board as in distribution board I assume? In which case a type 1 is unlikely to be suitable, and for that matter I’d question whether an MCB suitable as a fuse would normally be a better choice for such an application.

 

[westward10]

Type 1 was a predominant characteristic for HB devices.

 

[jay sean]

I dont think you will be able to find a 60A MCB in that range, The largest size you would find would be a 45A I think

 

[westward10]

I dont think you will be able to find a 60A MCB in that range, The largest size you would find would be a 45A I think

60A were made for the HB range.

 

[orkenny]

Thanks for all the posts guys. It's well above my head and it is now Friday evening so beer time. I was on screwfix earlier looking for sockets and I noticed this, is it any use for what I need...?
Have a good weekend all!

 

[westward10]

That will not fit, what you are looking for is obsolete. You will only find a used device for that board. The range you need is the HB range, try Willrose Electrical.

 

[orkenny]

That will not fit, what you are looking for is obsolete. You will only find a used device for that board. The range you need is the HB range, try Willrose Electrical.

It did seem a bit too good to be true! Cheers for that