I've currently got a couple of small Wylex fuse boxes with 3 fuses each - one has three 6 amp fuses, the other has 1x6, 1x15 and 1x30.
I was wondering if it would be worthwhile changing the fuses for MCBs (I've seen them available on TLC), or whether it's better to get the whole lot changed over for a more modern consumer unit with room for expansion later.
I'm not too worried about cost (although would be interested in ideas about how much the job would likely cost - I'm in Leeds).
John.
On Sat, 4 Dec 2004 23:47:16 -0000, "JM" strung together this:
I'd change the whole lot, the materials will probably cost about the same but you'll get the addition of RCD protection and a new CU rather than a wanky old under-rated Wylex one!
Well, if money's no object then I'll do it for about 4 grand. Alternatively, to pay an electrician look at around £250-300.
Thought that might be the case (i.e. materials cost).
Well, not too worried within reason - I can spare a few hundred quid but not a few thousand ;-)
John.
Since youve got 2 boxes, ie effectively a split rail setup already, and Henleys for future expansion already, the only advantage in a new box will be an RCD. And since you have only one ring, you may live to regret fitting one. Or not...
Fitting mcbs is very quick and easy.
NT
Personally I would change the lot for a large non split load box and use an RCBO for the ring (if it Meggers OK).
I usually find that on a set-up like this there is also a good chance that the earth bonding is non existent and so the quote for the job increases.
Adam
Email me (rob at kalico dot org) if you need it sorting. I am local.
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On Mon, 06 Dec 2004 01:29:55 +0000, Kalico strung together this:
Don't think I'll bother, thanks for the offer though.
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