I'm looking for a 2 pole standalone mains isolator (like the ones
typically installed by elec supply companies on domestic supplies to
allow the users to totally isolate their CU.

Can anyone recommend a make/model, where to buy, how much...

thanks
Andy

On Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:12:11 UTC, ac1951 wrote:

I'm looking for a 2 pole standalone mains isolator (like the ones
typically installed by elec supply companies on domestic supplies to
allow the users to totally isolate their CU.

Can anyone recommend a make/model, where to buy, how much...

At www.tlc-direct.co.uk:
MK5500
MK5502

Or there's a switchfuse at about 100 quid!

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ac1951 coughed up some electrons that declared:

I'm looking for a 2 pole standalone mains isolator (like the ones
typically installed by elec supply companies on domestic supplies to
allow the users to totally isolate their CU.

Can anyone recommend a make/model, where to buy, how much...

thanks
Andy

Assuming you want to put tails directly in, this is without a doubt a very
suitable part:

http://gil-lec.co.uk/products/Circui...ure/3182741903

(Wylex REC2S).

I've got one (but not from them). Nice features a

It's small.

It's designed to take tails.

The load-side terminals are protected by a little separate cover so once
it's in, you can work on "your" side quite safely.

It's what some of the RECs use (clue from the part number!)

HTH

Tim

"ac1951" wrote in message
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I'm looking for a 2 pole standalone mains isolator (like the ones
typically installed by elec supply companies on domestic supplies to
allow the users to totally isolate their CU.

Can anyone recommend a make/model, where to buy, how much...

thanks
Andy

I have a MEM/EATON 100A double pole isolator as typically fitted by an elec
supply company. Fitted but never used as I had to change it for a fused
isolator. email me for details.

Adam

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ac1951 coughed up some electrons that declared:

I'm looking for a 2 pole standalone mains isolator (like the ones
typically installed by elec supply companies on domestic supplies to
allow the users to totally isolate their CU.

Can anyone recommend a make/model, where to buy, how much...

thanks
Andy

Assuming you want to put tails directly in, this is without a doubt a very
suitable part:


http://gil-lec.co.uk/products/Circui...boards+%26+Acc
essories/Wylex/Accessories/100A+DP+Mains+Switch+%26+Enclosure/3182741903

(Wylex REC2S).

I've got one (but not from them). Nice features a

It's small.

It's designed to take tails.

Ooh Eer missus


The load-side terminals are protected by a little separate cover so once
it's in, you can work on "your" side quite safely.

Not when the knob head from the electric co puts the tails from the meter
into the top of the isolator :-)


Adam

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It's designed to take tails.

Ooh Eer missus

Cue Sid James laugh


The load-side terminals are protected by a little separate cover so once
it's in, you can work on "your" side quite safely.

Not when the knob head from the electric co puts the tails from the meter
into the top of the isolator :-)

I think I noticed that the cover might be reversible after the fact.

Still, can't get the staff can you...

Cheers

Tim

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"Tim S" wrote in message

It's designed to take tails.

Ooh Eer missus

Cue Sid James laugh


The load-side terminals are protected by a little separate cover so
once
it's in, you can work on "your" side quite safely.

Not when the knob head from the electric co puts the tails from the
meter
into the top of the isolator :-)

I think I noticed that the cover might be reversible after the fact.


It is reversible after you have cut the seals that the electric co put on
the screws. Sort of defeats the object in a way.

Adam

ARWadsworth coughed up some electrons that declared:

It is reversible after you have cut the seals that the electric co put on
the screws. Sort of defeats the object in a way.

Adam

I assume it's after the meter - in which case why did they seal it?

Cheers

Tim

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I'm looking for a 2 pole standalone mains isolator
Can anyone recommend a make/model, where to buy, how much...


(Wylex REC2S).

Seconded, I got mine for about a fiver on eBay.

On 30 Dec, 23:12, ac1951 wrote:
I'm looking for a 2 pole standalone mains isolator

Talk to your supplier first - mine (South Wales) offered me one
_installed_ for some trivial sum like 30 or 40 quid! Surprised me too.

Andy Dingley coughed up some electrons that declared:

On 30 Dec, 23:12, ac1951 wrote:
I'm looking for a 2 pole standalone mains isolator

Talk to your supplier first - mine (South Wales) offered me one
_installed_ for some trivial sum like 30 or 40 quid! Surprised me too.

I can add that EDF (Seeboard area) categorically don't. But they said the
meter operator in the London LEB area "might".

On 30 Dec 2008, 23:12, ac1951 wrote:
I'm looking for a 2 pole standalone mains isolator (like the ones
typically installed by elec supply companies on domestic supplies to
allow the users to totally isolate their CU.

Can anyone recommend a make/model, where to buy, how much...

thanks
Andy

Called Eon yesterday and they told me to call Central networks who
told me to call Powergen (who are part of Eon!)
Anyway good news is they are coming to fit an isolator on the 12th
between 8am and 1pm and the better news is that it's a FOC service...

I'm refurbishing 3 properties, and decided to move Meterbox to front (partly to eliminate utility companies over estimating consumption and charging silly amounts). One meter box had an inline 2-pole disconnector and single pole fuse unit that looked like a Wylex REC with fuses built in - you could only open the fuse carrier when the switch was OFF, and you couldn't switch on unless the fuse carrier contained a fuse and was shut. Trouble is the builder cracked the box and threw it and the device away. I'm looking for something the same that I can 'persaude' the REC/DNO can fit into the meter box, as there isn't really anywhere to put a massive SwitchFuse. Any ideas.

Jon