Consumer unit change

[Cadgey123]

I have been asked to change the consumer unit in a clients house and I am looking for any suggestions and ideas to what I should/can do?
The easiest option is to change the MCBS and install a main switch and RCD protection. NOT sure if this would comply with AMD 3 though??

Or I could get the supply company to move the meter and try and fit a new C.U in the space provided, but not keen on joining cables all the existing cables etc.

There is an enclosure sunk in the wall ( previous council flat )
The picture is attached.


Appreciate your experiences or opinions

 

[Flanders]

Wylex FALNHISS10SL 10 way Flexible Skeleton Unit + 2x 80 AMP | eBay - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/282376755594?chn=ps&adgroupid=40208487538&rlsatarget=pla-279605285225&abcId=923846&adtype=pla&merchantid=114901286&poi=&googleloc=1007147&device=t&campaignid=738085096&crdt=0&ul_ref=http%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%252Frover%252F1%252F710-134428-41853-0%252F2%253Fmpre%253Dhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.ebay.co.uk%25252Fitm%25252Flike%25252F282376755594%25253Fchn%25253Dps%2526itemid%253D282376755594%2526targetid%253D279605285225%2526device%253Dt%2526adtype%253Dpla%2526googleloc%253D1007147%2526poi%253D%2526campaignid%253D738085096%2526adgroupid%253D40208487538%2526rlsatarget%253Dpla-279605285225%2526abcId%253D923846%2526merchantid%253D114901286%2526gclid%253DCKnHkvaxhtMCFe8V0wode3gB5Q%2526srcrot%253D710-134428-41853-0%2526rvr_id%253D1194080444460 you can try one of these

 

[westward10]

That really isn't a straight forward task, never seen a Wylex NB mantle board. From your post comments I think you need to consult an electrician.

 

[Cadgey123]

Thanks mate that looks like the job!!

Is that a standard fit for these metal enclosures? I have never seen one before.

 

[Flanders]

I dont think they are standard i dont do much domestic, measure the old one up and see whats available, they are called skeleton units

 

[westward10]

I assume you are notifying this to Building Control.

 

[Cadgey123]

Thanks will do.

Westward easy on the fishing, I don't bite.

 

[buzzlightyear]

the skeleton wylex board will not fit, you will have to fit the new board on the outer metal cupboard. did one last year .

 

[westward10]

Delete.

 

[mattg4321]

the skeleton wylex board will not fit, you will have to fit the new board on the outer metal cupboard. did one last year .

Why not, I've fitted quite a few in the past, and one this coming week actually

 

[mattg4321]

Wylex FALNHISS10SL 10 way Flexible Skeleton Unit + 2x 80 AMP | eBay - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/282376755594?chn=ps&adgroupid=40208487538&rlsatarget=pla-279605285225&abcId=923846&adtype=pla&merchantid=114901286&poi=&googleloc=1007147&device=t&campaignid=738085096&crdt=0&ul_ref=http%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%252Frover%252F1%252F710-134428-41853-0%252F2%253Fmpre%253Dhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.ebay.co.uk%25252Fitm%25252Flike%25252F282376755594%25253Fchn%25253Dps%2526itemid%253D282376755594%2526targetid%253D279605285225%2526device%253Dt%2526adtype%253Dpla%2526googleloc%253D1007147%2526poi%253D%2526campaignid%253D738085096%2526adgroupid%253D40208487538%2526rlsatarget%253Dpla-279605285225%2526abcId%253D923846%2526merchantid%253D114901286%2526gclid%253DCKnHkvaxhtMCFe8V0wode3gB5Q%2526srcrot%253D710-134428-41853-0%2526rvr_id%253D1194080444460 you can try one of these

This isn't the new A3 compliant version. I doubt this will be acceptable post 1 Jan 2016.

 

[buzzlightyear]

Why not, I've fitted quite a few in the past, and one this coming week

This isn't the new A3 compliant version.

 

[mattg4321]

What do you mean by "on the outer metal cupboard"?

 

[davesparks]

This isn't the new A3 compliant version. I doubt this will be acceptable post 1 Jan 2016.

It's inside a steel cabinet, you can't get much more non-combustible

 

[Midwest]

This isn't the new A3 compliant version. I doubt this will be acceptable post 1 Jan 2016.

These might be;
http://www.electrium.co.uk/media/20151123152628_0_Wylex Meter Cabinet Consumer units.pdf

 

[buzzlightyear]

the trouble with the old steel cabinet is you can not put the new wylex consumer units
in, has posted 15 they made those cabinets for local council property .

 

[mattg4321]

It's inside a steel cabinet, you can't get much more non-combustible

Agree, but not what I was told by ECA and NIC when I called them both about it. Was advised to use the new consumer units linked to in post 15 as the old ones have plastic parts (covers etc). The fact the whole thing is enclosed inside the metal meter cabinet didn't seem to make a difference to them.

 

[mattg4321]

the trouble with the old steel cabinet is you can not put the new wylex consumer units
in, has posted 15 they made those cabinets for local council property .

I've read your post a few times and it still doesn't make a lot of sense. Are you saying the Wylex consumer units in post 15 can't be fitted inside the Mantel cabinets as they are for council property only? Disagree if so.

 

[buzzlightyear]

please up load a picture mattg4321, when you finish the consumer change .

 

[mattg4321]

Will do if I remember. I did a couple last year already.