Best Consumer unit for home

[ferg]

Can you resolve the issue of whether or not Hager offer SP+N RCBOs (regardless of cost) in a single module width? My understanding was the same as @timhoward in that they don't.

For me the main selling point of Hager is the fact that backward compatibility has been maintained over many years, but would favour Starbreaker in that regard as the range also incorporates other beneficial features. I don't dislike Hager in the least, but often struggle to understand their popularity in the domestic distribution board market.

I'm not 100% but I'm almost certain Timhoward is right.

It's probably a bit Milwaukee or Dewalt TBH.
For me I'm a creature of habit and as I say I have to carry a fair bit of stock so switching between brands is a pain.
Backwards compatibility is a big selling point as is the longevity of the brand, availability, build quality and appearance.
Like a lot of one man bands I've had some of my customers a very long time so I like to be confident that what I fit is going to stand the test of time and not bite me in the backside a few years down the line.

 

[AJshep]

Your right after looking they are only Single pole !!

 

[timhoward]

Maybe I over think this, and maybe less relevant in the home of a sparks who has IR tester, but generally I reckon being able to disconnect N-E faults easily is a big benefit of RCBO boards and for this reason I don’t tend to fit Hager. When AFDDs actually work, are testable, and cost £25 I might reconsider!

 

[baldelectrician]

I always use Hager, however my confidence in them has been dented with the AFDD woes

In my home I have a Hager 3P+N DB with RCBO's plus an essential services DB for lighting, heating etc with a 63A Hager DP changeover switch

 

[mainline]

For me the main selling point of Hager is the fact that backward compatibility has been maintained over many years

Apparently, Hager are only compatible for metal consumer units.

That's only for about the last 7 years.

 

[nicebutdim]

Apparently, Hager are only compatible for metal consumer units.

That's only for about the last 7 years.

I thought it went back much farther in time.


Like Starbreaker

 

[mainline]

I always use Hager, however my confidence in them has been dented with the AFDD woes

I agree I saw a Hager afdd being tested, and it did absolutely nothing, other makes tripped fine.

 

[Timbo]

SBS consumer units, double pole rcbo's, twin busbar, no flying neutral leads. SPD available.

 

[westward10]

Is that fitted or on your couch.

 

[Diddy]

SBS consumer units, double pole rcbo's, twin busbar, no flying neutral leads. SPD available.

That guy who started this company was years ahead of the game. Quality products.