Which Consumer Unit?
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Interesting, thanks
Just going back though I assume osme wil lsay that rule always applied but the guidance clarified it or are you saying its clearly a new rule from 1st Oct?
Not as far as I am concerned. I take it is they are clarifying the original requirement that was being misunderstood.
Somehow I knew you would say that.
The old version didn't state that a lot of things (as I mentioned earlier) needed to be below 1200 and this version doesn't specifically state where most of those items should be either. It also says that part M does not apply to any rooms used solely as service areas, so you could stick the CU in a non-habitable room and then part M contradicts itself.
As per most of the regualtions we have to adhere to, they are a bit woolly and open to interpretation. You've got your opinion, I've got mine. I'd go for the one that gives me least hassle, and the one that I have never ever had any BCO query me on.
If I recall this correctly you are refurbishing a house so Part M is not mandatory.
Hi Mouk,
For the record, I don't have a problem supplying to your electrician and you paying for it. I have a few customers who do exactly that.
Transfer of Title would occur at the time of payment in full. You could pay my Invoice by BACS, so that there is some proof of ownership on your part.
Further proof of ownership would be apparent when the job is tested and an EIC is issued.
I would have a problem dealing directly with you, unless I receive instruction to do so, in writing from a legitimate Trade customer.
SBS Dave
For the record, I don't have a problem supplying to your electrician and you paying for it. I have a few customers who do exactly that.
Transfer of Title would occur at the time of payment in full. You could pay my Invoice by BACS, so that there is some proof of ownership on your part.
Further proof of ownership would be apparent when the job is tested and an EIC is issued.
I would have a problem dealing directly with you, unless I receive instruction to do so, in writing from a legitimate Trade customer.
SBS Dave
well i sent 3 large wholesalers a spreadsheet of what i wanted and none replied yet - maybe tomorrow
i suspect we will get all the wiring and sockets from the local wholesalers but looks to me certain things like fans, CU, LED floodlights and so on i can get cheaper online if i just buy it direct
i suspect we will get all the wiring and sockets from the local wholesalers but looks to me certain things like fans, CU, LED floodlights and so on i can get cheaper online if i just buy it direct
OK, well in my search I;ve elarnt a lot. I have generally decided what I wnat for most things - the most critical decision is the sockets and accessories - I am having a hard time getting wholesalers giving me prices other than their own makes even though I have specifically asked for a certain well known make.
As far as consumer units go - a Crabtree metal unit which is what I want is the best part of £300.
Denmans do a Curve which apparently is well liked and would be a good budget alternative but the new design is not out yet.
Another alternative is the Denmans Basic range but seen bad feedback about it.
So no sure yet what unit I will be getting.
As for the other queries - electrician doesn't want to move the electric companies stuff so we are leaving it where it is but I will be pushing BC to let me move the CU higher up the wall so I can get it in and get it out of the way.
I dont see why one cannot sand down and prime/paint the outside of a metal CU to make it match the rest of the painted wall ?
As far as consumer units go - a Crabtree metal unit which is what I want is the best part of £300.
Denmans do a Curve which apparently is well liked and would be a good budget alternative but the new design is not out yet.
Another alternative is the Denmans Basic range but seen bad feedback about it.
So no sure yet what unit I will be getting.
As for the other queries - electrician doesn't want to move the electric companies stuff so we are leaving it where it is but I will be pushing BC to let me move the CU higher up the wall so I can get it in and get it out of the way.
I dont see why one cannot sand down and prime/paint the outside of a metal CU to make it match the rest of the painted wall ?
While I admire your persistence on here, you are precisely the type of customer I give a high price to and walk away....
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How do you get to £300 for a CU? is it gold plated?
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well if you must choose a make that charges nigh on £25 per rcbo....
You can get them a lot cheaper if you shop around http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2060353.m570.l1313.TR7.TRC1.A0.H0.Xcrabtree+rcbo.TRS0&_nkw=crabtree+rcbo&_sacat=0
You can get them a lot cheaper if you shop around http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2060353.m570.l1313.TR7.TRC1.A0.H0.Xcrabtree+rcbo.TRS0&_nkw=crabtree+rcbo&_sacat=0
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with no warranty?
No decent spark sells 2nd hand ebay stuff unless its no longer made!
Oh,I forgot, you are spoon feeding a DIYer who doesn't have a spark!
I don't think he said get a 2nd hand RCBO with no warranty.
Have they specifically said it has to be lower? It doesn't need to be so there should be no need to push anyone.
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