Volex or GE split load consumer unit?

[Kalico]

I notice that Screwfix sell two split load consumer unit kits and wondered what people thought about the brands.

I have always stuck to MK in the past but these prices from Screwfix are excellent, if they are any good.

First is by Volex

£60

Second is by GE

£74

They also have one on clearance for only £50 but the brand is Clipsal, which I have never heard of. Has anyone else? I suspect it is just a badged box.

Thanks for any advice. Rob

[Toby]

They stocked the Clipsal before switching to GE. I've got the clipsal and it does the job; enough knockouts in the right places, although the plastic is a bit rough in places. The DIN rail is thick enough, the switchgear operates OK, so I can't really say it has any faults. As it's tucked away under the stairs it is fit for purpose.

[BillR]

I got the Clipseal garage CU from them and imho it quite good.

[Kalico]

Thanks for all your advice - I think for the extra £10 I will go with the Volex since the Clipsal is discontinued and you never know if an MCB or similar might fail in the future.

Cheers Rob

[RichardS]

Clipsall make damned good external IP66 electrical accessories, Screwfix also sell those I believe. So other issues notwithstanding that'd give me confidence in using their branded product.

cheers Richard

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