moving a consumer unit

[Rob69]

I have got a C.U to move so existing circuits will need extending from old position. What is the best method for these connections ,ie JB's , as no access will be available to these connections??????

With thanks

 

[SPECIAL LOCATION]

Wago's and/or crimps

Inside any suitable enclosure..

 

[Rob69]

Hi Special,

What are wago's please????

cheers

 

[Andy™]

push fit connectors

 

[m4tty]

Google wago and see matey. They also do them that fit on a din rail which keeps it all neat. Go on wago website and order a sample box for free

 

[ian932]

Wago's are a brand of push fit maint free connector, be careful that they are rated for your circuits.

Other makes are available Ideal, Hellerman Tyton, CPC do one not sure of the make, Wagos are usually a bit higher rated than some others (24A) as opposed to (20A)

 

[Doc Hudson]

We have had a lot of threads discussing these, for example.

http://www.talk.electricianforum.co.uk/question-answer-board/10980-wago-connectors.html

Doc H.

 

[Sidewinder]

If you can fit an encosure, do so with some DIN rail & say some SAK's or WDU's depending on which DIN rail you use!

 

[nsbs]

If you can fit an encosure, do so with some DIN rail & say some SAK's or WDU's depending on which DIN rail you use!

often do that, makes a nice beet job although customer not always willing for additional cost of enclosure etc. i usually cost this stuff in during pre site survey.

 

[Rob69]

Hi NSBS, can you tell me what SAK's and WDU's are please.

Thanks

 

[nsbs]

No problem, they are terminals for DIN rail.

ian

 

[mk-mike]

Would making an MDF enclosure to mount CU to and then using DIN rail with wago's to extend the cabling be OK. They would be hidden in the MDF enclosure.

 

[steptoe]

I dunno,

would the enclosure be required to pass a glow wire test?

Im sure some members with a modicum of intelligence will be able to tell you.

sorry I am of absolutely no use whatsoever in this case. :C

 

[Doc Hudson]

Would making an MDF enclosure to mount CU to and then using DIN rail with wago's to extend the cabling be OK. They would be hidden in the MDF enclosure.

With the abundance of various sizes of enclosures and boxes available on the market I would have though it quicker, cheaper and more cost effective to just purchase a suitably sized off-the-shelf enclosure rather than cutting and making any custom box arrangement?

Doc H.

 

[ProDave]

Another tip when moving a CU.

Often it's easy to replace the first leg of each circuit up to the first accessory thus removing the need for in line connections.

I certainly do that where possible.