CU with a Left Hand Main Switch

[Piratepete]

Hi Guys
I'm wanting to replace an old 8 way consumer unit which is above the kitchen cupboards. I've limited height of 233mm. All cables are top entry but the tails are to the left of the rest and no doubt won't move.

Anyone know of a Amd3, dual RCD unit , min 8 ways, max 230 mm height, left hand mainswitch which will fit the bill, please?

I'm aware I could possibly put it inside the cupboard connected via a large terminal box, but I'm not keen!

Thanks

 

[telectrix]

MK have the main switch on the left. check dimensions.

 

[Octopus]

Crabtree also do a left hander

 

[Geordie Spark]

Just turn the thing upside down then the switch will be on the left side.

Honestly, you lads just have no imagination!! :sailor:

 

[murray2707]

Call me stupid if you want, can you not just get a "normal" right hand main switch unit, slide the main switch along the busbar to the left, swap over the L&N, then go all rcbo? Would maybe increase your chances of finding the right height of unit to fit in the space?

 

[GMES]

Just turn the thing upside down then the switch will be on the left side.

Honestly, you lads just have no imagination!! :sailor:

But then all the Voltage stuff will drip out ya nutter:ciappa:

 

[Piratepete]

Call me stupid if you want, can you not just get a "normal" right hand main switch unit, slide the main switch along the busbar to the left, swap over the L&N, then go all rcbo? Would maybe increase your chances of finding the right height of unit to fit in the space?

You're absolutely right. My clientel tend to be on the poorer side of middle income so looking for the cheaper solution first! I can purchase a populated BG dual RCD unit for £80, the Eaton (this fits) RCBO unit comes out at £260!

Crabtree and MK are also too big (high).

Cheers!

 

[Skimpy Wan]

I'd contact a local wholesaler and give them the dimensions and see what they suggest.

Alternatively, go to Screwfix, with a tape measure, see what dimensions their CU's are and check you can swop main isolator etc from right to let.

 

[Geordie Spark]

But then all the Voltage stuff will drip out ya nutter:ciappa:

Ah! ..... I never thought of that.

 

[123]

Is extending the tails an option?

 

[telectrix]

i reckon that CUs with the main switch on the left should have left hand threads on the terminals. now that would confuse the Electrical Trainee's

 

[robd]

Pretty sure the Denmans Curve boards can be configured either way round if you have a main switch and then RCBOs anyway, you just get a double pole switch and swing it round either way.

 

[Victor]

Stupid question, but why does it have to be on the left hand side?

Could this solve your problem?

https://www.sparksdirect.co.uk/hager-incoming-tail-connection-kit7#.Vu11uhpFDMI

 

[robd]

Stupid question, but why does it have to be on the left hand side?

Could this solve your problem?

https://www.sparksdirect.co.uk/hager-incoming-tail-connection-kit7#.Vu11uhpFDMI

Looks interesting does it have round terminals?

 

[Victor]

The tail kit has very flexible cables about 30cm long so can easily extend incoming tails

 

[telectrix]

another joint to cause a CU fire then?

 

[Victor]

Not if the job is done properly, fires in cu's are caused by nupties not doing the terminals up

 

[robd]

Might get you out of a hole if you had a really awkward one. Are the terminals round to go with the round tails though??

 

[Victor]

Yes the terminal are round, these are much easier to use than trying to bend 25mm or 35mm tails which then end up pushing your main switch out of line. I have been using them for the last 5 years and never had a problem.

 

[GETWIRED]

If im not mistaken electrifix have some dimensions in the catalogue, might be worth a look.