wylex board

[palmerelectrcal]

Is there an RCD which will replace the main switch on an old type wylex board? the type with re- wireable fuses? (which have already been changed to compatable mcbs)
guess ill have to fit new c/u.?

 

[MDJ]

No, but you could add one before the board which will do the same Job

 

[markythesparky]

I reckon this could be the shortest thread on this forum.

 

[Edd]

No is the answer as above. Price for a CU change, earn some money

 

[bill01803]

Should not fit single rcd before board as there will be no differentiation

 

[markythesparky]

Should not fit single rcd before board as there will be no differentiation

True but why did the OP ask about changing a main switch for an RCD? Same difference.

 

[palmerelectrcal]

argued that but customer don't want expense of new c/u. how much is seperate RCD?

 

[Andy78]

Not much. Why are you wanting to RCD protect the whole installation with one device though ?

 

[Fin170]

Small enclosure upfront with one rcd/rcbo covering the main board and then Pull one circuit out and into the enclosure on another rcd/rcbo for discrimination

But considering you would still have to test everything, may as well change the board(s)

 

[palmerelectrcal]

want it safe but i'm not changing the board, i agree would be easier/quicker/ better etc...but the tight cust.wont pay for a new cu so he aint getting one.Hes selling up. Ill wait till he calls, when the new purchasers surveyor tell him
he changes it or they knock 2k off the asking price.
Theres outlets in the shed. and every likelyhood skt outlets in kitchen could be used
for elec equip outside.

 

[markythesparky]

But it won't comply with regs.

 

[amo]

I think it would be better just to change the cu. how would you go about separating the sockets from the lights? Ie sockets on rcd and lights unprotected? Seems abut impractical

 

[Phoenix]

B&Q are doing a populated 10-way MK Sentry for £80, or a BG 12-way, populated, for £50. How cheap do you want to go?

 

[palmerelectrcal]

Just that nothings protected at the moment.....guess ill tell the customer "no probs coz if anyone fries cutting the hedge its his prob"..as hes too tight to pay to have the job done...

 

[onions1066]

But you will probably open a can of worms putting an RCD on an old installation if its not to good. For what you will earn from a small job like that I would walk away

 

[the pict]

Agree with onoins, why leave yourself open to "but it was ok till you fixed it"
Pict

 

[GLENNSPARK]

why are you wanting to alter an installation that was compliant to the edition it was installed on...
by installing an earth leakage device...thus by not having any diversity plunging the occupants into darkness should the RCD let go?
if you are that concerned about hedgecutters dont you think it would be more prudent (and cost effective) to fit an RCD socket they could use for outdoor work?...

 

[KAS1]

I can't believe this is still going on?

I reckon this could be the shortest thread on this forum.

 

[onions1066]

I can't believe this is still going on?

And on and on

 

[palmerelectrcal]

its not the actual cost of the cu thats the issue..The dilemma is that the cust doesnt want to pay to have the inst.
safe.see earlier posts.And would you do it at cost just for safety?