I'm looking for a narrow 3 phase distribution board - narrow so that it will fit inside a standard outside meter box so no more than 360mm wide - only needs to be 4 way but more would be handy. (Standard ones seem to be 405mm so don't fit). This is for a local distribution point on the farm and the meter box is already in place. Any pointers would be appreciated - can be used if in good nick.
AWEM
In message , Andrew Mawson writes
Why can't you use a bit of SWA and stick the dis board inside the building? Won't you need local isolation anyway?
regards
'cos this distribution point is mid way between three buildings each about 50 metres away, and is sited in preparation for a container that will be placed next to it in about a year! AWEM
In message , Andrew Mawson writes
Ah!
I have used individual metal clad switch fuses but my main intake is in our hall and beginning to look over crowded.
Presumably you could daisy chain two?
Memshield 2 (125 amp TP) looks narrow but their website is pretty impenetrable.
An expert will be along shortly:-)
regards
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Use an MEM or similar *fuse*board, not MCB board, these are available in a variety of sizes, depending on the amps rating and number of ways, unlike MCB boards which are all the same width for three-phase types.
You can mount dis boards on end if necessary. That may help.
Some manufacturers (Eaton MEM does MB3P with pin connections or MB3F with forks) make insulated 3-phase busbar that just fixes into the mcb terminals. It comes in 1m lengths though. There are suitable end insulators available if you want to cut it down. It makes for a nice compact board if you put the lot in a metal box. I doubt if you'll find it as a stock item anywhere.
I'd thought of mounting some din rail, but those 3 phase busbars would make it much easier and neater - thanks
AWEM
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