Dp Single Module Rcbo Cu Swap

M107 · Jan 12, 2013

Barx · Jan 12, 2013

Why aren't all RCBO's that size, lol. They seem a bit special they do!

ProDave · Jan 12, 2013

Yes indeed

Can we have details of where you bought those rcbo's and how much.

Of course I'm sure the Volex CU's instructions say only use Volex mcb's. So the sticlkers would tell you it doesn not comply with BS7617 as you have not followed manufacturers instructions.

But I think it looks great.

OnOff · Jan 12, 2013

That looks great with the two busbars, very neat design IMHO. These SBS ones are the ones the supplier will "only sell to the trade" aren't they?

I have to ask, assuming they're made in the Far East what's the failure rate like? Any problems more so than the big names? What sets the SBS brand apart from the Chint's etc?

M107 · Jan 12, 2013

Yes they are from SBS.

The units meet all the BS standards.

They are made abroad in the east I think.

Failure rates are to date none of the cu's with rcbo's & stand alone rcbo's I've installed.

I belive SBS are the sole importers of these units (you'll have to ask David to get that confirmed) probably why EDC never have any in stock.

The price list I have is from spring last year, so I would advise you to call David & get an upto date price.

For the compact rcbo's as above £13.20 inc vat they come in B & C curve, you request the curve you want.

The busbars are £0.60 each

The boards come to you assembled.

As said David will only sell to trade

you pay upfront for the first order then subsiquent orders are usualy on 30 day term account.

Orders @ £50 - £99.99 = 5% discount

Orders @ £100+ = 10% discount

Order on a monday it's in the post Tuesday with you for Wednesday...........having said that David has pulled out the stops for me on a couple of occations when I've put a late order in, so the kit is with me asap.

I have found David to be most happy to answer questions about his products & his company & have a general chitchat about the trade.

I hope the mods dont mind & if I have over stepped the mark please do delete the contact details............and tell him where you got his details as I dont know if he drops in here any more.

David Stansfield 0161 440904

email; david DOT stansfield AT satnet DOT me DOT uk

alpha spark · Jan 12, 2013

Nice to see some people taking pride in there work

steptoe · Jan 12, 2013

very sound guy, not far from me,

streetlighter · Jan 14, 2013

Ive been given Daves details last year by a guy i worked with at the last place. Keep meaning to try the compact RCBOs and after seeing that very tidy install i must give them a try.

OnOff · Jan 14, 2013

Just looking at the underside of that install..............do those busbars come like that originally or are they "bent to suit" when he makes the cu up? Whatever, it's SO much neater than normal!

Zeespark · Jan 16, 2013

Just an observation M, you seem to have missed a digit in the last third of Davids contact telephone number?

Andy Guinness

SLIPSHOD & SLAPDASH · Jan 17, 2013

Nice pics. I think i may try these breakers soon. I had to laugh when i saw the first pic of the new board and thought thats too near to the ceiling, he wont get the lid on, then in the next pic the plaster chipped away.

OnOff · Feb 26, 2013

Are those yellow "covers" for the spare busbar fingers available for all makes of cu? As in where gaps are left for future expansion you occasionally see "spare" fingers. Are these in the photos generic ones or specific to SBS?

steptoe · Feb 26, 2013

Onoff said:
Are those yellow "covers" for the spare busbar fingers available for all makes of cu? As in where gaps are left for future expansion you occasionally see "spare" fingers. Are these in the photos generic ones or specific to SBS?

they are standard with Wylex boards,

dunno if you can buy them seperate though,

I usually have enough spares left over for using on the boards where I dont have enough.

OnOff · Feb 26, 2013

steptoe said:
they are standard with Wylex boards,

dunno if you can buy them seperate though,

I usually have enough spares left over for using on the boards where I dont have enough.

Would you know if the Wylex ones would fit on Hager "spare fingers"?

steptoe · Feb 26, 2013

I could find out tomorrow,

but they are quite wide, so Id think yes,

the hole/slot is more or less the full width of the bit you can see.

as I said though, I dont knoiw if you can buy them seperately,

why would you need them on a hager board though, hager blanks cover the fingers anyway.

ProDave · Feb 26, 2013

Like Step's I have several left over that came with various boards.

but you can buy these ones: http://www.screwfix.com/p/busbar-cross-connector-insulator-pack-of-9/65302

steptoe · Feb 26, 2013

ProDave said:
Like Step's I have several left over that came with various boards.

but you can buy these ones: http://www.screwfix.com/p/busbar-cross-connector-insulator-pack-of-9/65302

at that price!

ProDave · Feb 26, 2013

steptoe said:
at that price!

Or a bit of heatshrink, or PVC tape, or as most people do, leave them bare.

OnOff · Feb 26, 2013

I'll get these then:

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/HGVAS01.html

Leaving space for future alarm and possibly hob.

Thanks all.

steptoe · Feb 26, 2013

thats them,

the best blank of any CU by a long long way.

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