JCGD Posted November 10, 2022 Posted November 10, 2022 Moved into house recently and the unit looks like this. How do I isolate power? There only seems to be a switch for the master and not individual circuits.
Radian Posted November 10, 2022 Posted November 10, 2022 You don't see many like that anymore. Pull out individual fuses to isolate the circuits - although I'd throw the main breaker first. Safety wasn't such a priority when these were installed. The fuse carrier will expose a certain amount of live conductor as it comes out.
JCGD Posted November 10, 2022 Author Posted November 10, 2022 2 minutes ago, Radian said: You don't see many like that anymore. Pull out individual fuses to isolate the circuits - although I'd throw the main breaker first. Safety wasn't such a priority when these were installed. The fuse carrier will expose a certain amount of live conductor as it comes out. Worth an upgrade then 🤣
markc Posted November 10, 2022 Posted November 10, 2022 Old MEM board, sticky fuse, wiggle it about, plastic breaks up and you get a good crack from it. …. Not that I would know 😉 1
markc Posted November 10, 2022 Posted November 10, 2022 Just now, JCGD said: Worth an upgrade then 🤣 Definitely
JCGD Posted November 10, 2022 Author Posted November 10, 2022 If I wanted to work on something around the house am I safer just knocking the mains off then?
JCGD Posted November 10, 2022 Author Posted November 10, 2022 15 minutes ago, markc said: Definitely Is it ok just to upgrade the MCBs (I think that's what they're called) and keep the main unit? I'd be happy having a go at this, assuming I could just switch the main switch off and then change the MCBs.
ProDave Posted November 10, 2022 Posted November 10, 2022 No. Any mcb's you find for that will be old / second hand, if you do find any new ones they will silly money. And an rcbo for that is like hens teeth. Spend the money on a new up to date consumer unit. 1
JCGD Posted November 10, 2022 Author Posted November 10, 2022 15 minutes ago, ProDave said: No. Any mcb's you find for that will be old / second hand, if you do find any new ones they will silly money. And an rcbo for that is like hens teeth. Spend the money on a new up to date consumer unit. Any particular brands you'd recommend? Are these any good: https://www.screwfix.com/p/british-general-fortress-16-module-10-way-populated-high-integrity-dual-rcd-consumer-unit/466px https://www.screwfix.com/p/british-general-fortress-22-module-12-way-populated-high-integrity-dual-rcd-consumer-unit-with-spd/208kr
ProDave Posted November 10, 2022 Posted November 10, 2022 I have fitted many of the SF BG boards, nothing to complain about My favourite if money no object is Hager (what i have in my house)
JCGD Posted November 10, 2022 Author Posted November 10, 2022 3 hours ago, ProDave said: I have fitted many of the SF BG boards, nothing to complain about My favourite if money no object is Hager (what i have in my house) Thanks - am looking at this unit: Does this look ok as a replacement? Do you think I need to order any extra MCBs etc?
ProDave Posted November 10, 2022 Posted November 10, 2022 You will need one more 32A mcb as you presently have 6 30A fuses and that Cu conly comes with 5 32A mcb's. 1
JCGD Posted November 10, 2022 Author Posted November 10, 2022 2 minutes ago, ProDave said: You will need one more 32A mcb as you presently have 6 30A fuses and that Cu conly comes with 5 32A mcb's. Thanks for the help. Much appreciated!
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