Domestic Consumer Units.

[Blue Whale]

Which make of domestic consumer unit, is most popular?. ie ease of fitting, space to make of cables/connections etc etc.

Just a thought.

 

[telectrix]

ask 10 electricians and you'll get 10 different answers. just a matter of preference.

 

[Octopus]

Do you have a preferred supplier locally? If so what do they stock?

Ultimately, as Telectrix says its preferrence and availability is probably a key driver.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

My favourite is Merlin Gerin. I like the way individual ways can be de-energized.

 

[bluerob]

My preference is Hager it seems to have more room above mcb's to work and install cableing. As said before its a personal preference.

 

[Blue Whale]

Thanks team---My general 1st preference is Hager.

 

[toto]

I have one called a NEWLEC. i reckon it was installed in the 80's. I need a new Cooker circyuit installed and an RCD, as there isn't one. Electrician says i cannot use my old Consumer Unit as he cannot use it for some reason that i forget. Wants £450 to fit a new CUnit/Cooker circuit and an RCD. Does that sound reasonable price? Seems so to me. He knows his stuff. I am renovating a flat and although i can replace exisiting work cannot do the kitchen, as it requires signing off. Any views appreciated!

 

[Octopus]

I have one called a NEWLEC. i reckon it was installed in the 80's. I need a new Cooker circyuit installed and an RCD, as there isn't one. Electrician says i cannot use my old Consumer Unit as he cannot use it for some reason that i forget. Wants £450 to fit a new CUnit/Cooker circuit and an RCD. Does that sound reasonable price? Seems so to me. He knows his stuff. I am renovating a flat and although i can replace exisiting work cannot do the kitchen, as it requires signing off. Any views appreciated!

£450 sounds about right as long as it includes the bonding and tails upgrades.

 

[TPES]

I'd say £450 for new CU, fully tested obviously, new cooker circuit, and bonding is a very very good price

 

[toto]

many thanks for your responses to my query re price etc. Much appreciated.
the guy was working on a renovation in a flat nearby and had done total rewire, so i could see his work and he seems very good so will go with him.