Are "empty" consumer units shell available?

TLC Direct?

An expert will be along shortly

Ah they are good for this stufff - but afaik see only sell the cu's with both DP isolator and RCD fitted. (I should have said wish to build a split load CU).

The empty shell may well be available - but you may need to ask specially at a trade counter.

but really, I doubt that it would save that much instead of buying a unit with just the DP switch and busbar.

Eg an 8 way CU with 100A DP switch £15 +vat:

Though these seem to be advertised as 'New' and they have an older rnage out of stock -does your stuff fit these?

Loads.

Most come with at least a DP main switch... but since that is a very small part of the total cost, you could class that as pretty much "empty".

Bingo! Thanks vm Baz.

A split load CU without the RCD to all intents and purposes *is* a non split main switch CU. I.e. even buying a split load one, you still need to cut the busbar yourself to choose your split position.

(although to be fair, you may get a different set of stick on labels)

I doubt most wholesalers would stock an empty CU due to the lack of demand.

Although my wholesalers will take out the DP switch before selling you the CU if you ask nicely.