What is the best type of consumer unit?
We always recommend Hager or other large brand name manufacturers when it comes to choosing a consumer unit or fuse board. Hager, Wylex and Schneider Electric are all premium brands and are of the highest quality.
What is a Wylex board?
The Wylex range of NH distribution Boards is designed to cater for a variety of industrial and commercial applications. This comprehensive collection of circuit protection and distribution products allows the contractor to select the most economical and electrically appropriate solutions.
What is a 12 way consumer unit?
A 12 way consumer unit is a circuit protection device that protects household appliances from over-current and humans from electric shock caused by earth leakage.
Where are Wylex made?
In 1934, he built the Wylex Works at Wythenshawe, near Manchester. The company’s Wylex brand consumer units still dominate the UK market. However, in recent years RCD protected consumer units have generally replaced the old rewireable fuse units.
Is Crabtree same as Wylex?
yes, they are identical,just different brand. i fitted a wylex 3 phase panel a while back, saved a fortune when i noticed crabtree fitted. changed the logo on the front of the panel so it all matched.
Can I replace my consumer unit myself?
You can replace your consumer unit without disconnecting the power as long as you’re careful. Also, if you want or need to replace the meter tails to the consumer unit, you must involve the electricity board who will wire them into the sealed meter for you.
Can you fit a consumer unit yourself?
No it must be done by a registered electrician like NAPIT or NIE EIC, as you will need a certificate for the job, shop around as prices can be up to £500 to get it done, you may need a earthing upgrade to your gas and water as well.
How does a 3 phase RCD work?
RCDs operate by measuring the current balance between two conductors using a differential current transformer. For an RCD used with three-phase power, all three live conductors and the neutral (if fitted) must pass through the current transformer.
How much does it cost to fit a new consumer unit?
The average cost of replacing consumer unit is around £300 to £400 for a six-circuit consumer unit, £400 to £500 for a ten-circuit fuse box, and for a twelve-circuit consumer unit you should expect to pay around £500 to £600.
Where are Wylex consumer units made?
In 1934, he built the Wylex Works at Wythenshawe, near Manchester. The company’s Wylex brand consumer units still dominate the UK market.
When was the first Wylex consumer unit made?
Wylex are a world leader in domestic consumer units. Founded in 1897, Wylex introduced the first ‘consumer unit’ to the electrical industry. Today, the manufacturer is still leading the way with the introduction of a range of Wylex metal consumer units suitable for use in domestic household premises.
What do you need to know about Wylex circuit protection?
Wylex has developed a comprehensive range of Domestic, Commercial and Industrial circuit protection devices based on quality and close attention to the practical requirements of the contractor including the fundamental requirements of electrical safety embodied in the relevant British and International Standards including IEE Wiring Regulations.
What are the different types of Wylex circuit breakers?
As well as our hugely popular selection of Wylex Consumer Units this range also includes Wylex MCB circuit breakers , Wylex RCD circuit breakers , Wylex RCBO’s, RCCB’s, disconnectors, incomers and switch fuses. Wylex circuit protection devices.