"RichardS" noaccess@invalid wrote in message
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"the yorkshire dalesman" wrote in message
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What are the pros & cons of the various makes (apart from cost) of
Consumer Unit?

eg the TLC catalog lists MK, Wylex and Contactum & there's others.

Is Contactum a TLC own-brand?

I'm looking for a (plastic cased) 12 to 15 way split load (80A
RCD/100A plain) preferably with a moveable division, but would also
consider separate RCD & plain units. Price matters but not nearly so
much as quality - ie I don't want to have to replace it again (ever -
if eternity exists).

many thanks for any advice/experience/views.

No opinions as to makes, but if you want maximum flexibility for any
changes
that you might make in the future, then consider installing a plain CU and
individual RCBOs or MCBs depending upon each individual circuit. This is
not a particularly cheap option, but one big advantage is that a leakage
fault in a circuit will take out only that circuit and not the entire
RCD-protected rail.

It's not that expensive for what can be a much better solution, and don't
forget to leave some spare ways for expansion.

--
Adam