RCBO for Memera 2000 is discontinued, is it ok to buy used one off eBay?

[koko88]

I need to get hold of RCBO for old white plastic Memera 2000 consumer unit.

They are now discontinued for the Memera 2000, only used ones are available off eBay.

Is it ok and safe to buy an used RCBO off eBay to be fitted?

 

[Electro-tech]

Probably the answer would be not okay. You will take a chance on its functioning correctly, & would you be asking an Electrician to install & test it as they would probably decline? Also, Memera 2000 has been around since 2009 , unlucky 13 years old.

 

[westward10]

You can still get new rcbo pods for the mcb.

 

[koko88]

Looking on YouTube, fitting RCBO looks quite straight forward if you have some good knowledge on electric & diy!
For safety reason, yes, electrician to fit RCBO but need to get hold of one.
One hour job including testing.
New pod for MCB is quoted at around £140 from various electrical suppliers!
EBay have used RCBO around £50 - £70, some from electrical sellers & tested?
I only need a single RCBO to replace an existing MCB

 

[westward10]

I'm afraid that is how much they are new.

 

[MJPD29]

Definetly buy the new pod. I wouldn't fit parts off ebay especially an rcbo or any other safety device. Not worth the small saving.

 

[koko88]

Definetly buy the new pod. I wouldn't fit parts off ebay especially an rcbo or any other safety device. Not worth the small saving.

 

[koko88]

Had a look on EBay for the pods and there’s a few brand new ones for £70 onwards, a lot cheaper than electrical suppliers online.
I’ve noticed some have just one neutral lead & others have two leads, neutral & earth?
Are both type compatible with MEM MCB?

 

[MJPD29]

Good luck with that. Wouldn't have my name on any certificate where any ebay parts or new whether they claim to be new or used. Doubt any manufacturer stands over eBay sales

 

[Dustydazzler]

I have use dEbay seconds as a last resort and sometimes you just have to go down the seconds route if the client doesn't want a whole new board

I have also sold over 500 used Rcbos , Rccbs , Elcbs , Rcds and Mcbs on Ebay so the market for seconds is very strong indeed so lots of sparks are clearly fitting them an alot of them