Hi
We have a MEM Consumer unit with a MEM 80A 30ma RCD (dual pole)
Question is are these RCD's standard size fitting across the different
manufactures
ie would a MK or WYLEX or VOLEX 80A 30ma Dual pole RCD fit this consumer
unit instead of the MEM one
Just wondering ?
Regards

anon wrote:

Hi
We have a MEM Consumer unit with a MEM 80A 30ma RCD (dual pole)
Question is are these RCD's standard size fitting across the different
manufactures
ie would a MK or WYLEX or VOLEX 80A 30ma Dual pole RCD fit this consumer
unit instead of the MEM one
Just wondering ?

Most RCDs are designed to fit on a standard DIN E Rail. Hence they
*should* be interchangeable. You may still find subtle differences
though that make one brand a better fit than others in some CUs. I know
from personal experiance that Hager, Contactum, and MK seem to
interchange OK.

Why not track down the RCD you have/will get on the makers web site, and
get the spec sheet for it. You can then compare drawings.

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Cheers,

John.

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"anon" wrote in message
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Hi
We have a MEM Consumer unit with a MEM 80A 30ma RCD (dual pole)
Question is are these RCD's standard size fitting across the different
manufactures
ie would a MK or WYLEX or VOLEX 80A 30ma Dual pole RCD fit this consumer
unit instead of the MEM one
Just wondering ?
Regards


The problem you may have is if you fit a different make module the testing
certificate ASTA, is invalid and may have a bearing if you have an accident
or fire in the installation. Why are you looking to change the RCD ??

"Stephen Dawson" wrote in message
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"anon" wrote in message
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Hi
We have a MEM Consumer unit with a MEM 80A 30ma RCD (dual pole)
Question is are these RCD's standard size fitting across the different
manufactures
ie would a MK or WYLEX or VOLEX 80A 30ma Dual pole RCD fit this consumer
unit instead of the MEM one
Just wondering ?
Regards


The problem you may have is if you fit a different make module the testing
certificate ASTA, is invalid and may have a bearing if you have an
accident or fire in the installation. Why are you looking to change the
RCD ??

The MK one I can buy from the local B&Q...For any MEM stuff I would have to
order it via the Web or ring them.....No problems as yet with the CU but
just thinking ahead in case I need any bits for it quickly..

"anon" wrote in message
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"Stephen Dawson" wrote in message
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"anon" wrote in message
...
Hi
We have a MEM Consumer unit with a MEM 80A 30ma RCD (dual pole)
Question is are these RCD's standard size fitting across the different
manufactures
ie would a MK or WYLEX or VOLEX 80A 30ma Dual pole RCD fit this consumer
unit instead of the MEM one
Just wondering ?
Regards


The problem you may have is if you fit a different make module the
testing certificate ASTA, is invalid and may have a bearing if you have
an accident or fire in the installation. Why are you looking to change
the RCD ??

The MK one I can buy from the local B&Q...For any MEM stuff I would have
to order it via the Web or ring them.....No problems as yet with the CU
but just thinking ahead in case I need any bits for it quickly..



You should be ok with MEM, with carry them as stock parts, but they are
availible from most wholesalers.