16amp sockets

[brightspark]

This one maybe

yep even a cheaper one with a double pole main switch if you feed it from an rcd db

 

[Vixerfixer123]

Do I need b type or c type breakers?

 

[knighty]

could just upgrade compressors to larger cable and 32 amp plugs, then fit 2x32 amp sockets on the wall with a single 32 amp breaker?

personally I think I'd just do a 32amp breaker with 2x 16amp sockets, but appreciate that's "against the rules"


what are the other breakers in the box and what are they doing? post a photo?

 

[Vixerfixer123]

could just upgrade compressors to larger cable and 32 amp plugs, then fit 2x32 amp sockets on the wall with a single 32 amp breaker?

personally I think I'd just do a 32amp breaker with 2x 16amp sockets, but appreciate that's "against the rules"


what are the other breakers in the box and what are they doing? post a photo?

Just sockets & lights

 

[Vixerfixer123]

Ok folks,I’m fitting another small consumer unit in the garage wired from the original one in the garage,but do I need to fit c type mcb or b type?they are b type in the first c/u,and had no problems with the compressors running.

 

[Mark 5]

Ok folks,I’m fitting another small consumer unit in the garage wired from the original one in the garage,but do I need to fit c type mcb or b type?they are b type in the first c/u,and had no problems with the compressors running.

If you are going to install MCBs, usually C type.

 

[Robotstar5]

If you are going to install MCBs, usually C type.

Providing you can meet the earth fault disconnection time in the regs

 

[julianf]

My knowledge of this sort of electrics is poor, but i do know that my 16a devices will not work off 32a B curve breakers, but run fine from C curve units.

(edit: by "devices", i mean things with motors - compressors, table saws, big sanders etc)

 

[Mark 5]

Providing you can meet the earth fault disconnection time in the regs

Sure but then I wouldn't be installing MCBs or advising anyone to do so.

 

[Vixerfixer123]

Thanks folks

 

[Turbo]

Ok folks,I’m fitting another small consumer unit in the garage wired from the original one in the garage,but do I need to fit c type mcb or b type?they are b type in the first c/u,and had no problems with the compressors running.

Just don't daisychain the rcd's

 

[Vixerfixer123]

Just come to fit a breaker to this din rail,but how the hell does it fit.as you can see in the pic there is a square cut out out on the din rail where the main switch fits,but no room to fit another breaker properly,as you cant attach the quick release clip‍

 

[Vixerfixer123]

Anyone any idea?

 

[Dave-sparks]

The MCB hooks onto the top and the bottom terminal tightens onto the busbar.

The clip on the bottom of the MCB is not used in this application

 

[brightspark]

The MCB hooks onto the top and the bottom terminal tightens onto the busbar.

The clip on the bottom of the MCB is not used in this application

so just pull it off and slot it on to the copper dinrail

 

[Vixerfixer123]

The MCB hooks onto the top and the bottom terminal tightens onto the busbar.

The clip on the bottom of the MCB is not used in this application

Oh right no probs,thanks.