Consumer unit regulations change
harryagain wrote:
"Adam Funk" wrote in message
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On 2014-12-12, harryagain wrote:
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Andrew Gabriel wrote:
Pleased to say I always throught the thermosoftening plastic CU's were
a
liability and I have fitted commercial metal ones when I've replaced
CU's
over the last ~15 years.
I've always felt those modern floppy plastic things were no patch over
a proper thermosetting Wylex box and was amazed they were considered
compliant.
They did have wooden bases, or have you forgotten?
The problem with the metal clad stuff was it rusted, the paint is often
so
poor.
I wonder if it'll have to be galvanised?
I have metal ones, gave them a light spray of WD 40, seem to presreve
them.
Don't spray the inside while it's on. ;-)
Why not? It's recommended for electrical contacts.
The propellant is flamable.
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