Indeed, sorry I'd forgotten it was a 1 way DB and not a dual RCD main board or whatever.
However it could be argued that it's still non compliant with the enclosure.
That said the cost of a small DB is minimal so just change the whole thing and you know it's right.
but if it doesn't say LAP on the tin, who's to know? you could say it's akin to fitting wago connectors in a wiska box.
The enclosure does actually say LAP, so if you were being exact putting another brand in there would be mix and match. As I understand it, the main reason for using all the same brand is to maintain the 16kA capacity rating based on the type testing by the manufacturer. Whether LAP or whoever made this actually did that is another matter of course...
However, replacing the entire unit would presumably require an 18th edition installation (Not just a 'direct replacement' as if effects the source of the installation), so metal box, new EIC, new testing of the circuit, Part P notification etc - i.e. not a 10 minute job, though not a huge PITA in this case.
I can probably say safely that the cost of a SPD is not justified, let alone an AFDD
Any experience of the small dbs for ease of use with cabling etc? Wylex or Crabtree are most likely to be around in 5 years I guess.
Thanks for all the replies. Replacing it is the correct option of course, though that's still in my mind a separate issue from the EICR.
When others have failed an EICR and then carried out remedial work, have you re-issued the EICR? Technically the recent landlord law allows the unsatisfactory cert + confirmation of the required work (MWC or EIC included presumably) to be taken together as proof of electrical safety. However, explaining that to anyone who ever looks at the certificicate is likely to be a pain, especially when it's potential tenants.