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Narrow 3 phase dist board wanted
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 |
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Narrow 3 phase dist board wanted
In message , Andrew Mawson
writes 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. 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 -- Tim Lamb |
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Narrow 3 phase dist board wanted
"Tim Lamb" wrote in message ... In message , Andrew Mawson writes 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. 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 -- Tim Lamb '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 |
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Narrow 3 phase dist board wanted
In message , Andrew Mawson
writes "Tim Lamb" wrote in message .. . In message , Andrew Mawson writes 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. 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 -- Tim Lamb '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! 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 -- Tim Lamb |
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Narrow 3 phase dist board wanted
On Jul 25, 2:31*am, Tim Lamb wrote:
In message , Andrew Mawson writes "Tim Lamb" wrote in message .. . In message , Andrew Mawson writes 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. 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 -- Tim Lamb '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! 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 -- Tim Lamb 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. |
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Narrow 3 phase dist board wanted
On Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:53:59 +0100, Andrew Mawson wrote:
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. 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. -- Mick (Working in a M$-free zone!) Web: http://www.nascom.info Filtering everything posted from googlegroups to kill spam. |
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"mick" wrote in message eb.com... On Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:53:59 +0100, Andrew Mawson wrote: I'm looking for a narrow 3 phase distribution board - narrow so that it will fit inside a standard outside meter box so no more than 360mm wide - only needs to be 4 way but more would be handy. (Standard ones seem to be 405mm so don't fit). This is for a local distribution point on the farm and the meter box is already in place. Any pointers would be appreciated - can be used if in good nick. You can mount dis boards on end if necessary. That may help. Some manufacturers (Eaton MEM does MB3P with pin connections or MB3F with forks) make insulated 3-phase busbar that just fixes into the mcb terminals. It comes in 1m lengths though. There are suitable end insulators available if you want to cut it down. It makes for a nice compact board if you put the lot in a metal box. I doubt if you'll find it as a stock item anywhere. -- Mick (Working in a M$-free zone!) Web: http://www.nascom.info Filtering everything posted from googlegroups to kill spam 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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