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Hidden, extra small DB's (CU's), in obscure locations, are a common occurrence that you should always keep in mind when undertaking any...
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I've a fully populated 9 way C50 board here just removed. Plus a few loose ones. Guaranteed never tripped! 😂
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It’s always a shame when the OP reviews the threads and doesn’t add or update info
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None of them were type 1. Early devices were 3871 type C, generally not identified as type C. Later devices became 3871 type 2 and...
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If you are just replacing a cooker, then no need to replace the board. However, if I was you I would strongly recommend a full...
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If in doubt turn off main switch in CU When you say owner was on video call, is this a rental property?
Jul 7, 2024
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I am really grateful to everyone on the Forum for their advice. I watched John Ward's video and he concluded that they are no better or...
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Certainly a blast from the past fitted loads of these C50 boards back in the late 70's / early 80's then moved on to installing Merlin...
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More reading with a link to the aforementioned video: https://flameport.com/electric_museum/old_equipment/crabtree_c50_circuit_breaker.cs4
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Some info here on the types: https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Book/3.6.4.htm
Jul 4, 2024
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I'm sure I have some here that aren't Type 2.
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Think the boards were still going in as late as about '89 so could be anywhere 70s - 80s. The writing on the breakers is a little clue...
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It looks like this inside. They might be Type 1 & 2 as opposed to Type B & C which had slightly different current curve characteristics...
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Crabtree C50. They are circuit breakers screwed to a busbar. 1970s onwards.
Jul 3, 2024
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