Memera 2000 Consumer unit

[kerching]

I see thanks been having a look at these today and noted the price I can also get a 40A MCB Memshield 2 for about £30 I’m sure I seen earlier still having a browse about and deciding what will be best.

Well the ones I posted are in my workshop so y'aint bin lookin at 'em

 

[Raks]

Yeah definitely and a consumer unit upgrade will just be advised to get done at some point to stay up to date.

 

[Raks]

Well the ones I posted are in my workshop so y'aint bin lookin at 'em

Some of them looking a bit worse for wear

 

[kerching]

One of the pods met with an accident as an ex apprentice tried to,remove itThe ones in the boxes have never been used. About half the ones in the drawer are unused. This time next year Rodders, this time next year

 

[Sharpend]

They’ll still be in the boxes unused!!

 

[kerching]

They’ll still be in the boxes unused!!

Aha well you are WRONG! i used one today! Admittedly my application was wrong as I used it ( brace yourself, big boy pants on ) for a double 13A socket in a FACTORY. Yes I know I am not ( yet) a retired engineer , and I didn't once get asked to teach ( because I DID teach) but I did it. No police sirens

So , one down and about 700 still to go! Anybody need any new Wylex HB 30 ? No? Bugger

 

[Sharpend]

Well that’s just gone and devalued it, now it’ll be a used one for sale, you know you’re gonna have to take it out as soon as they catch up with you!
Silly school boy error.

 

[kerching]

I can hear the sirens now...

 

[Sparksfly]

FYI: Compact RCBO Hager ADA & Eaton EAD range will fit so long as the busbar tab is modified.

 

[Murdoch]

FYI: Compact RCBO Hager ADA & Eaton EAD range will fit so long as the busbar tab is modified.

Are you advocating mix and match fuseboards ?

 

[Fleeting]

FYI: Compact RCBO Hager ADA & Eaton EAD range will fit so long as the busbar tab is modified.

What do I use a hammer.

 

[Sparksfly]

Are you advocating mix and match fuseboards ?

I have and do mix and match where it is safe to do so (crowbar avoidance). Why ? To get power back on.
I sign a MEIWC detailing a departure "not following manufacturers instructions"(try finding those after 30 years !! or "alternative manufacturer device used"
Not all customers can afford a new board and manufacturers should not dictate to the person on the tools what to do if they decide not to make backwards compatible models of OCPD's. Are they not all tested to a BSEN standard? I tend to use reasonably decent brands (although we all know where quality is heading!).
I am not here to ruffle feathers... just to apply a fast reasonable safe solution needed in an emergency.

 

[Fleeting]

I think you need to address your work practices, whether a client can afford something or other is totally irrelevant.

 

[Murdoch]

I have and do mix and match where it is safe to do so (crowbar avoidance). Why ? To get power back on.

to get power back on I turn to my grave yard of used fuseboards, and explain to the customer that they are having a 2nd hand part

better that than shoving another brand in - that said I wish PV and EV installers upped their game

 

[Sparksfly]

I think you need to address your work practices, whether a client can afford something or other is totally irrelevant.

My work practices are fine. In the case of domestic clients they own their installation, least we forget, regardless of the latest non-statutory regulations.

 

[Sparksfly]

to get power back on I turn to my grave yard of used fuseboards, and explain to the customer that they are having a 2nd hand part

better that than shoving another brand in - that said I wish PV and EV installers upped their game

I do that too...its okay. Sometimes not all things are available so I turn to whatever I have or can get at the time...so long as it fits well and of reasonable or better quality.

 

[Fleeting]

My work practices are fine. In the case of domestic clients they own their installation, least we forget, regardless of the latest non-statutory regulations.

They clearly are not if you are fitting non compatible parts. People seem to think that the recent inclusion of this to BS7671 indicates a recent requirement, it is not. Manufacturers have always stated these requirements. Domestic clients owning their installation has no relevance.

 

[Sparksfly]

Manufacturers are welcome to state and promote their own products. I am happy to use alternatives if safe to do so. I put a solid state drive from another manufacturer in my laptop...different brand for brake pads and disks for my van. Are those examples also using non-compatible parts or is it just manufacturers talk?

 

[Fleeting]

Manufacturers are welcome to state and promote their own products. I am happy to use alternatives if safe to do so. I put a solid state drive from another manufacturer in my laptop...different brand for brake pads and disks for my van. Are those examples also using non-compatible parts or is it just manufacturers talk?

Not sure how third party car parts are relevant. How have you assessed alternative protective devices are safe, what procedures are you undertaking for this.

 

[Murdoch]

I’m sitting on the fence here

there are countless boards around the country with mix and match components - have yet to see one fail

not that means it’s ok

and the clarity in the 18th, was no doubt insisted on by the OEMs who want to see more products to make profit AND it helps justify more regs changes