Yes, I think the factor is 0.725 or something like that!Advantages of mcb's:1. Cannot be reset without clearing the fault
2. Cannot be fused with the wrong rated fuse-wire.
3. Faster tripping times or something similar. There is a fusing factor you need to apply to calculations when using re-wireables but it's late and i'm a teeny bit drunk!
Sorry but you can still buy fuse-wire at corner shops.Three other advantages1. Mcb's easier to purchase as rewireables are not used very often.
2. Mcb consumer units usually can be workerd on live were as fuseboxes need turning of before handling fuses.
3. Most mcb consumer units generally are easier to work on as they have more space than fuseboxes.
batty
its not colouredwhile you're still around gents, what colour is a 6A type B to BS EN 60898?
ah ****** beat me by a nano secondNat:That`s an MCB. It doesn`t have a particular colour attached to it.
If its carrying PSCC, it`ll be bright red, quickly changing to black.
If it isn`t there, it`ll be invisible colour.
If it`s on a shelf somewhere, it`ll be dusty coloured.
Serious for a min - white is the usual colour code of 5/6A devices (when they ARE colour coded)
HTH
I know a few 'one-man band' wholesalers who still stock wylexs! However I replace them with mcb upgrades nowadays!Mr sworldI was only talking generally. If you are working in a Wylex fuseboard you have to remove all fuses to get the lid off. Generally rewireable fuses, if you go into your wholesalers they will not keep rewireable fuses on the shelf.
batty
Or as some of us at forum land like to call it..ah ****** beat me by a nano second
1) Now wheres did I put that fuse wire???Can someone tell me them???
The original question looked to be from an exam or course work. None of these points would be acceptable, although a good talking point.Three other advantages1. Mcb's easier to purchase as rewireables are not used very often.
2. Mcb consumer units usually can be workerd on live were as fuseboxes need turning of before handling fuses.
3. Most mcb consumer units generally are easier to work on as they have more space than fuseboxes.
batty
Evening slipshod!The original question looked to be from an exam or course work. None of these points would be acceptable, although a good talking point.The vast majority of 6A breakers are grey coloured :^O :^O:^O
The same as 10, 16, 32, 40, 45 and 63A
I thought it was a trick question, that I read in an assessment! :^ONat:That`s an MCB. It doesn`t have a particular colour attached to it.
If its carrying PSCC, it`ll be bright red, quickly changing to black.
If it isn`t there, it`ll be invisible colour.
If it`s on a shelf somewhere, it`ll be dusty coloured.
Serious for a min - white is the usual colour code of 5/6A devices (when they ARE colour coded)
HTH
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