Isolator switch

[Hellmooth]

Looking to fit an isolator switch before consumer unit, anyone have any recommendations and/or links? Cheers

 

[Andy78]

REC2S | Wylex 2 Way Isolator Switch, 100A NH | Wylex

 

[UKMeterman]

Most DNOs have a set fee for coming out and fitting one for you saves all the hassle of isolation. Alternatively stick 5500S - MK (ELECTRIC) - SWITCH DISCONNECTOR, 100A | Farnell element14 in a suitable enclosure.

 

[Hellmooth]

Cheers Andy that's the one I was just looking at! heard anymore about them needing to be non combustible?

Cheers Meterman, how long do you think it would take to get the DNO out, I want to go and do it today so was just going to do it myself and fit the isolator, costs next to nothing anyway!

 

[UKMeterman]

Cheers Andy that's the one I was just looking at! heard anymore about them needing to be non combustible?

Cheers Meterman, how long do you think it would take to get the DNO out, I want to go and do it today so was just going to do it myself and fit the isolator, costs next to nothing anyway!

Pick up the the phone and ask them.

 

[Andy78]

Cheers Andy that's the one I was just looking at! heard anymore about them needing to be non combustible?

Cheers Meterman, how long do you think it would take to get the DNO out, I want to go and do it today so was just going to do it myself and fit the isolator, costs next to nothing anyway!

Very good point, didn't think of that as I haven't fitted one this year.

 

[Hellmooth]

Pick up the the phone and ask them.

Too much like hard work, was running around in circles the last time just trying to get the right number so the customer could phone and get a PME put in!

 

[Hellmooth]

Very good point, didn't think of that as I haven't fitted one this year.

I'm sure I've seen a metal clad version and talk on here about it, been on the phone to wholesaler this morning they don't have a clue and don't have anything metal!

 

[Hellmooth]

Just spoke to DNO who are Scottish Power, £133 to fit new isolator, within 10 days from when payment is made..........

 

[Leesparkykent]

This is one of the reasons this stupid regulation annoys me.....the nearest thing I can find that would comply to the letter of the reg would either be a switch fuse or 2way CCU. £133 and all the DNO is going to install is a REC 2 switch . I would be done with it and install a REC 2 yourself and if its picked up on a scam assessment (if you chose to show them that job in the 1st place) tell them the DNO installed it.

 

[Paul.M]

AMD3 states "CU's" and not switch gear. Hope so? Fitted 2 of the above Wylex 100A Iso's since January 1st!!! Fitting another one on Friday. Nice little bit of kit, small, cheap, compact and easy to install.

 

[Spoon]

421.1.201 Within domestic (household) premises, consumer units and similar switchgear assemblies shall

comply with BS EN 6 1439-3 and shall:

(i) have their enclosure manufactured from non-combustible material, or

(ii) be enclosed in a cabinet or enclosure constructed of non-combustible material and complying with Regulation

132.12.

 

[Paul.M]

421.1.201 Within domestic (household) premises, consumer units and similar switchgear assemblies shall

comply with BS EN 6 1439-3 and shall:

Still fitting plastic ones, I dont care lol.

 

[Hellmooth]

Probably should have just went ahead and done it Lee, ended up speaking to customer they are happy to do that and keep mes right as it more than likely will be a job I will show! You on the same number?

Can't believe we're still left wondering what's the correct way to go with it.

 

[Leesparkykent]

Probably should have just went ahead and done it Lee, ended up speaking to customer they are happy to do that and keep mes right as it more than likely will be a job I will show! You on the same number?

Can't believe we're still left wondering what's the correct way to go with it.

Jus sent you a PM mate.

 

[Spoon]

Can't believe we're still left wondering what's the correct way to go with it.

The regs to say what to use. Yes, we all know its OTT and the DNO will just fit a plastic one if they do the job.

 

[Hellmooth]

The regs to say what to use. Yes, we all know its OTT and the DNO will just fit a plastic one if they do the job.

How can they get away with doing that surely they need to comply to the regs as much as we do?

 

[Spoon]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought that BS7671 doesn't apply to the DNO.

 

[Paul.M]

..... and supply meters are still plastic?????


as you may guess, I'm against the regs on this matter. This as all come about due to limp wristed """electricians""" not being able enough to terminate a fuse board!

 

[Spoon]

This as all come about due to limp wristed """electricians""" not being able enough to terminate a fuse board!

Let's not leave out the cheap quality CU's that are out there as well....