Fuseboard change advice on running the pyro cables into the board

[Josh555]

I have a fuseboard change I need to do soon
I’m putting in a FUSEBOX 7 or 10 way RCBO+ SPD

My only concern is how I should run the pyro cables in the board. The board is in a small cupboard in the hallway. I know cables that are not in enclosures need to be double insulated as the pyro cables are in the small cupboard can I just run them straight into the board or do I need to add some conduit , copex etc

 

[Josh555]

I have a fuseboard change I need to do soon
I’m putting in a FUSEBOX 7 or 10 way RCBO+ SPD

My only concern is how I should run the pyro cables in the board. The board is in a small cupboard in the hallway. I know cables that are not in enclosures need to be double insulated as the pyro cables are in the small cupboard can I just run them straight into the board or do I need to add some conduit , copex etc

 

[MJPD29]

Not sure I follow here, but can you not just gland them into the board?

 

[Josh555]

Not sure I follow here, but can you not just gland them into the board?

I’m trying to post a photo
But keeps saying file to large

 

[LewisM]

You need a Wylex or Crabtree board to do them properly.

See the link

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[Josh555]

You need a Wylex or Crabtree board to do them properly.

See the link

Wylex Mantel, Clifton and Other Meter Cabinets Consumr Units

Buy Online Wylex Mantel, Clifton and Other Meter Cabinets Consumer Units to 17th Edition 3rd Amendment Compliance From Edwardes Brothers

www.edwardes.co.uk

I think you’re right mate skeleton board is the way
Appreciate it

 

[buzzlightyear]

Use locking nuts and fly lead to the new consumer unit. Who put the board in the beginning.

 

[littlespark]

It looks like the interior of the cupboard is an enclosure in itself, but has been stripped out to fit in the current board.

Once the board has been changed, make a cover that fills the hole, covering the pyros, with a space that the front of the new board protrudes through.

If you need a tool, like a screwdriver, to remove the cover, and it’s the proper IP rating with the cover in place… it’s an enclosure.


Edit, I see the meter is in there too, so might be a bit of a job to make it fit.

 

[LewisM]

As I posted earlier save all the faff and get the correct board

 

[oscar21]

I thought any enclosure was for fire rating as well as stopping you touching it. Maybe a bit of copex with the copex gland screwed onto the end of the pyro. I hate disturbing old pyro like that though, if you dmamge the pot moving the cables about in any way you are in a world of trouble, no amount of wagos will fix that.

 

[oscar21]

You need a Wylex or Crabtree board to do them properly.

See the link

Wylex Mantel, Clifton and Other Meter Cabinets Consumr Units

Buy Online Wylex Mantel, Clifton and Other Meter Cabinets Consumer Units to 17th Edition 3rd Amendment Compliance From Edwardes Brothers

www.edwardes.co.uk

That looks an interesting board, I thought skeleton boards were the type that sink into a wall though so only the cover protrudes past the plaster. we fitted about 20 Hager skeleton boards the other year in some flats and the back bit fitted inside the stud wall before it got boarded, then when it was all finished you just popped the cover on and everything was flush.

 

[DPG]

That looks an interesting board, I thought skeleton boards were the type that sink into a wall though so only the cover protrudes past the plaster. we fitted about 20 Hager skeleton boards the other year in some flats and the back bit fitted inside the stud wall before it got boarded, then when it was all finished you just popped the cover on and everything was flush.

They would have been flush mount units not skeleton ones though wouldn't they t?

 

[oscar21]

They would have been flush mount units not skeleton ones though wouldn't they t?

Not sure, I've always called them skeleton boards, maybe thats something else.

 

[LewisM]

No they’re made specially for mantel units etc used loads in London area all ex council flats and houses

 

[7029 dave]

Dont quite understand your question, but you just need to regland them back into the new board with lock nut or lock ring, could even use coupler and bush as well.

 

[Chivers]

I think he's concerned they might not reach the new board given there looks to be no play whatsoever. Maybe a metal adaptable box could be used to provide a fully maintainable join above the new board or as you say 5 couplers.

 

[Josh555]

I think he's concerned they might not reach the new board given there looks to be no play whatsoever. Maybe a metal adaptable box could be used to provide a fully maintainable join above the new board or as you say 5 couplers.

At least you checked the photos