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    Crabtree Loadstar RCCB Trips (And where to buy)

    Hi all, First of all, i'm sorry if I am not permitted to post here as I am most definitely not an electrician (so excuse my ignorance) Since yesterday, I have not been able to use any sockets, due to my RCCB Split-Load tripping. If I switch the "sockets" switch on my consumer unit, it will...
    • tarshmomp
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    • crabtree rccb trips where
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Crabtree comsumer unit

    I have just started using the metal cased crabtree boards as of the new regs. With these bored you get a small grommet strip for the knock out, when ever you even breathe on the unit the grommet strip falls off, let alone even trying to pull cables thorugh is there anything you can do to keep...
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    Old style crabtree mcb

    Anyone know of any rcbo that can be a straight swap for the old style crab tree screw on mcbs sb6000 type 1 The old boards do not give much room so they need to be a single pole swap , if not i will have to change the unit for new but very limited space . anyone know of any brand that fits the...
  4. D

    Dado trunking

    Hi , does anyone know which brand this is ?
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    Crabtree loadstar !!!

    I have just installed at 8way tp&n Board the board of choice was (boss bought !) was a Crabtree loadstar after finding it very difficult to find mcbs for I manged to get some but the do not seem to fit well I.e they are tight on the bussbar but do not seem to sit well on the din rail on the back...
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    Crabtree SB6000 M6 Type 1

    are there rcbo that replace these? not starbreaker rcbo though cheers guys
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    Crabtree Type 1 RCCB 40A

    Hi Looking for 1 x 40A RCCB Crabtree type 1. Can't seem to find one anywhere! Does anyone know if another RCCB will fit or if theres companies still selling these? Thanks
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    Crabtree Grid Switch

    Lads trying to connect a 2 way lighting circuit. Previous electrician clearly had no 3 core and used 2x T&E. It's is a Crabtree grid switch with L, L1 & L2. I have belled out ends and know what's what. But when connecting the RCD is tripping out. Any ideas cheers
    • irishsailor
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    • circuit crabtree lighting switch
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Crabtree bs 3871 MCBs

    Does anyone know if you can still get the Crabtree C50 MCBs bs 3871 (single phase) that are genuine and not second hand. If not do you know of an mcb that can be retrofitted into the old distribution boards.
  10. NDG Elecs

    Crabtree Starbreaker configuration split load.

    Hi Folks, Just a quickie, that you may know instantly. Are split load 16th edition 5+5 Starbreaker boards changeable to 4+6. Need an extra way on the RCD side if possible and not too familiar with these boards. They are the plug-in type breakers. Had a look on electrium but no joy thus far...
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    Crabtree RCBO

    I installed a 32A Crabtree rcbo then came to testing it! It tripped fine but the readings were as follows >310mS @x1 and >50mS @x5, is the rcbo faulty. All connection were fine. The board was a split load with an RCD protected side, I tested this RCD and obtained satisfactory readings!! I...
    • pedro76
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    • circuit connected crabtree rcbo
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. HappyHippyDad

    Does anyone know where to get RCBO's for this... Steeple?

    I've found one 32A RCBO (double way), but I know you can get single way Steeple RCBO's as I've seen them, but I just cant see them anymore!! Does anyone know where to find RCBO's that will fit this Consumer Unit? I need x3 32A and x1 6A... I have spent quite a while looking! Ebay has the x1...
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    Crabtree c50 breakers

    Are these worth selling or just get rid? Saved from a recent mains change
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    Crabtree Shaver Socket Removal

    Hi I have to remove a screw less chrome ( NOT THE FLAT ONES) cover plate of a crabtree shave socket and no luck to date I notice that there are two little gaps that you can put a flat blade into but nothing seems to happen and I don't want to put loads of force on it in case it bends Any...
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    Switches Brands

    I'm currently in the process of a house refurb and next on my to-do list is light switches and wall sockets. I've narrowed it down to two brands which are MK & Crabtree and Screwfix stock both at reasonable prices. Which brand shall I go for? - Nathan
    • NathanMorgan
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    • brand crabtree don't screwfix stuff switch switches
    • Replies: 63
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Crabtree Shower switch

    The above is probably the best on the market for its kind, anyone know of a 45/50 A wall switch that is made as good P
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    Crabtree MCB circuit breakers 60p each Brand New in Boxes

    Crabtree loadstar single pole circuit breakers 6FS40C - 40 amp type C - 9 in stock 6FS20C - 20 amp type C - 140 in stock 6FS32C - 32 amp type C - 1030 in stock All Brand new and in boxes - 10 in a box 60p each plus P&P P&P is as follows: £3.35 for 1 - 8 MCBs £4.68 for 9 - 16 MCBs £8.60 for...
    • DanielSon
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    • boxes brand breaker breakers circuit circuit breakers crabtree mcb new
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: For Sale and Wanted Forum
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    Circuit Diagram and Installation Notes for a Crabtree 815 Starter for a centre lathe.

    I am refurbishing a Colchester Student Mk2 centre lathe for my model engineering workshop. The wiring to the two speed motor incorporated a separate safety controller box that monitored safety cut out switches on the lathe. The safety switches are typically on the chip guard, emergency stop, end...
    • hamptonian
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    • centre circuit crabtree diagram installation notes starter
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Crabtree elcb

    Anyone come across one of these? Are these a c3 on eicr?
  20. Sparky_Steve

    red tab in crabtree starbreaker busbar

    I have a metal clad crabtree starbreaker board which i'm planning on using rcbos with how do you remove the red tab?

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