A bloke from the UK asked about this on this forum a month or two ago, but I can't find his post.
Regarding consumer units.
Here in the uk you must have all the rcd's, mcb's, switches, contactors and anything else you need, the same manufacturer branding; including the case.
If this absolutely isn't in the regulations, then it is certainly is regarded as an abortion or codge to an electrician.
This can be a massive problem as not all manufactures make every thing that you are going to need (example: Live, MK), like Type B rcd's. You could buy a nice new Schneider consumer unit but just one of there rcd's cost over £1000. And your going to need more than just one!
If you look on Alibaba express you can find pretty much every thing you need, but finding one manufacturer that does the lot, including the branded case? Well maybe, but is it kosher with uk regulations?.....If you do intend buying from Alibaba read customers feedback regarding nuisance tripping.
I have found an answer, Chint is manufactured in the UK and they make the lot. They might not be your first choice but they are a lot cheaper than Schneider. Also ebay is loaded with used Chint items, I recently bought four empty consumer units with type A rcd's for £37.00 the lot!
Ok, here's a couple of links:
https://ecoharmony.co.uk/collection...neutral-dc-earth-leakage-30ma-type-b-10ka-rcd
I just noticed the email, after I bought two rcd's:
As a thank you for subscribing Save 10% off your first order using the below code for you or a friend*
https://chint.co.uk/
I hope this helps
Regarding consumer units.
Here in the uk you must have all the rcd's, mcb's, switches, contactors and anything else you need, the same manufacturer branding; including the case.
If this absolutely isn't in the regulations, then it is certainly is regarded as an abortion or codge to an electrician.
This can be a massive problem as not all manufactures make every thing that you are going to need (example: Live, MK), like Type B rcd's. You could buy a nice new Schneider consumer unit but just one of there rcd's cost over £1000. And your going to need more than just one!
If you look on Alibaba express you can find pretty much every thing you need, but finding one manufacturer that does the lot, including the branded case? Well maybe, but is it kosher with uk regulations?.....If you do intend buying from Alibaba read customers feedback regarding nuisance tripping.
I have found an answer, Chint is manufactured in the UK and they make the lot. They might not be your first choice but they are a lot cheaper than Schneider. Also ebay is loaded with used Chint items, I recently bought four empty consumer units with type A rcd's for £37.00 the lot!
Ok, here's a couple of links:
https://ecoharmony.co.uk/collection...neutral-dc-earth-leakage-30ma-type-b-10ka-rcd
I just noticed the email, after I bought two rcd's:
As a thank you for subscribing Save 10% off your first order using the below code for you or a friend*
Welcome10
https://chint.co.uk/
I hope this helps
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