Can’t find rcbo for this unit

[Baddegg]

Anyone know where I can get some rcbo a for this? Tried the wholesalers locally but no luck,

 

[westward10]

The main switch is a 30ma rcd.

 

[Andy78]

Not sure they exist apart from dp rcbos ? But as said, all circuits have 30mA rcd protection as it is.

 

[Baddegg]

I need to fit new shower unit and the manufacturer states it needs to be protected by its own rcd,if I’ve read it right,would 40amo mcb and the existing 30ma main switch suffice?

 

[telectrix]

DPE100 6AMP TO 40AMP 10KA TYPE B C SINGLE POLE RCBO : GE RCBO - The Fuse Company - https://www.thefusecompany.com/mcbs/ge-rcbo/dpe100-6amp-to-40amp-10ka-type-b-c-single-pole-rcbo.php?PHPSESSID=399u7gog8kmdmtcruos3mv85v6&

but they cost quite a bit. might be better to fit a new board.

 

[westward10]

Not 100% sure they are compatible for the Series E but if they are that CU has quite a restricted height. As Andy says the true Series E were two module.

 

[westward10]

If you are going to attempt to fit an rcbo in that board you still have the rcd main switch and hence you have no selectivity (new 18th Ed word). You may as well fit an mcb and use the rcd of the main switch, fitting a 40A rcbo which may not be compatible along with 10.0 cable, assuming this is the size you will use will be a mare to fit into that board.

 

[Octopus]

I need to fit new shower unit and the manufacturer states it needs to be protected by its own rcd,if I’ve read it right,would 40amo mcb and the existing 30ma main switch suffice?

Hum .... Why do you need a rcbo if the board already has this protection in place?

If you aren't convinced ring your scheme?

 

[GeorgeCooke]

I need to fit new shower unit and the manufacturer states it needs to be protected by its own rcd,

Manufacturers instructions are guidance only, and don't have to be followed especially when they are wrong.

There is no reason for its own RCD if the whole board is so protected. Manufacturers instructions are wrong.

 

[Baddegg]

Thanks for all the advice,believe it or not cef own brand MCG do fit in but yes very tight,I’m not a fan of mix n matching brands,thanks telectrix I think I’m going to recommend a new board.
Haven’t seen any of the 18th yet westward,selectivity?

 

[westward10]

Selectivity is the new word for Discrimination.

 

[Baddegg]

Ha ha ha I did suspect! Thanks westward, did we need a new word then you reckon?

 

[telectrix]

so now I'm not discriminatory to other trades, I' m selective. does that mean i can select which goes into the electric chair first, wet-pants or muck spreader?

 

[suffolkspark]

Just slosh it it its own mcb as others have said you dont need another one with that one upfront. Bin the instructions.

 

[westward10]

Why do people find #11 funny.

 

[telectrix]

Why do people find #11 funny.

because there is not a button for "do not understand",

 

[Andy78]

because there is not a button for "do not understand",

I propose this for these instances ...