| Author | Message | ||
| Rob |
I'm planning a rewire and am at the point of specifying a consumer unit and modules. I quite like the idea of RCBO's (combined MCB and RCD, one for each circuit), rather than a single RCD. However they are rather pricey (when there are many circuits), adds hundreds to the costs. I can see the advantages (a tripped RCD leaves other circuits on) but are there also any disadvantages? Would you expect all new wiring to be using them soon? | ||
| lk |
as you say, they are very expensive compared to a single split load consumer unit I cant see why all new wiring should use them as a single RCD dose the same job also cooker circuits especially are better not wired through an RCD as they can trip the RCD when turned on due to moisture been adsorbed into the ends of the elements what about smoke alarms? they to shold not be RCD protected | ||
| kleiny |
why don't you use a Square D board and breakers?? they do mcbs and rcd's for each single circuit.12 way board and breakers should leave you change from £150 | ||
| Old_salt (Old_salt) New Member Username: Old_salt Post Number: 1 Registered: 09-2004 |
Hi Chaps, I am installing an electric shower and have bought a Contactum 40A 30mA RCBO in a small enclosure. I have now decided that I would prefer to replace my old Wylex wired fuse consumer unit with a new unit. Please can anyone tell me if the RCBO will fit into any other make of consumer unit, or do I need to purchase a Contactum unit? |
