Step by Step How to Connect up a 10 Way Wylex Dual RCD Consumer Unit (Fuse Box) By Luke Wichard

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Step by step tutorial on how to connect up a U.K. consumer unit (fuse board or fuse box) by KZfaq star Electrician Luke Wichard from My Trusted Electrician for the learners at Tresham College
Tresham College welcomes My Trusted Electrician Luke Wichard. Luke puts on a masterclass on how to connect up a 10 way dual RCD metal consumers unit. Luke shows our learners how to connect the neutrals, cpc's (earths) and line (live) conductors in a consumers unit and lay the out neatly. Once all connections are installed Luke uses his torque screwdriver to confirm tightness according to manufactures instructions.
== 🕐 Time Stamps - Cut to the action 🕕 ==
00:00 - How to connect a consumer unit
00:13 - Introduction to the layout of the cables within a consumer unit (fuse box)
01:23 - MCB layout to allow for future expansion of the wiring system
03:00 - Reasons NOT to use consumer unit blanks
05:00 - Filling the holes in the back of a consumer unit and intumescent pads
05:57 - Removing the din rail from the consumer unit
06:23 - Dressing the twin and earth (twin and cpc) cables
12:36 - Dressing and connecting the neutral conductors
25:25 - Dressing and connecting the cpc (earth) conductors
43:00 - Torque screwdrivers
46:00 - Dressing and connecting the line (live) conductors
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@GSHElectrical 3 жыл бұрын

== 🕐 Time Stamps - Cut to the action 🕕 == 00:13 - Introduction to the layout of the cables within a consumer unit (fuse box) 01:23 - MCB layout to allow for future expansion of the wiring system 03:00 - Reasons NOT to use consumer unit blanks 05:00 - Filling the holes in the back of a consumer unit and intumescent pads 05:57 - Removing the din rail from the consumer unit 06:23 - Dressing the twin and earth (twin and cpc) cables 12:36 - Dressing and connecting the neutral conductors 25:25 - Dressing and connecting the cpc (earth) conductors 43:00 - Torque screwdrivers 46:00 - Dressing and connecting the line (live) conductors

@Airbornefighter-hr7lt 5 ай бұрын

As an engineer myself (not electrical) do you know how refreshing it is to hear another engineer saying it makes it easier for the next guy....well done.

@MyTrustedElectrician 5 жыл бұрын

I was really nervous chatting to the learners but as soon as I had that consumer unit infront of me I don't think I could have felt more comfortable if I had had slippers on 😅 Thanks for giving me the opportunity to pass on a little knowledge. Everyone inc the learners were really kind! Thanks Luke

@GSHElectrical 5 жыл бұрын

You were amazing Luke and all the learners loved it.... we are all looking forward to your next visit thanks again Gaz

@besafelondonelectrical9198 5 жыл бұрын

Your method is top notch mate 👍🏻

@Jako1987 5 жыл бұрын

They sell CATII slippers? 😜

@markyd2633 5 жыл бұрын

Can't believe how cool you were knowing that their will be people ready to pull your work apart because they have no life......well done and enjoyed watching the vid

@JayTheSparky 5 жыл бұрын

Quality video mate, a nice neat board and some decent tips there! Also what are those CK cutters you’re using? Think I’ll need to get myself a set of them, you can’t beat getting new tools! Nice one for taking and interest into the kids coming into the industry and passing on your knowledge mate 👌🏻

@wworrell374 5 жыл бұрын

Not enough words Gaz, not enough words. Thank you both.

@UncleBoobieCosmicOverlord 5 жыл бұрын

this video has definitely got a hit from me! really clear instruction

@stevehansonmakes 3 жыл бұрын

I'm in the middle of a self build, I can't tell you just how grateful I am for your videos, I have done my own wiring for years now but to understand all the new legislation and feel confident to continue my self install and know it will pass testing is just great. Many thanks

@drlodge 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this great video guys, I was wondering how to wire my MK CU neatly and you showed me the way. Its a 21 way and its full, so will take my time and do a job I can be proud of (and my Sparkie cousin will be confident when signing off the job as I'm under his guidance).

@Mr_Jack_Shelby 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic! Looks amazing congratulations. I remember my first consumer unit install! And that was in the 15th regs aha

@pcboffin 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. Would love to see a video where someone as good as Luke is replacing an old consumer unit and getting the neatest possible outcome. I would love to have all that slack to play with...

@GSHElectrical 3 жыл бұрын

We all want extra slack 👍

@antonios4926 4 жыл бұрын

What a neat job. I will have to try harder to copy you. We become complacent.

@Customgummys 5 жыл бұрын

Watched this 3 times! ❤

@no_short_circuit 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for the video. Luke's work ethic is to be admired. Regarding the "last 50 years, repair in 30 seconds", I once was told that "Quality is doing the right thing when no one is looking".....a good lesson for your learners Gaz

@GSHElectrical 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great comment Gaz 👍

@aj285 5 жыл бұрын

If you treat every electrical job you work on as a job you are doing for you granny, you will never go wrong.....

@ashmanelectricalservices4318 5 жыл бұрын

If only all consumer unit changes were that easy 😀 Top job Luke, good to see you sowing into the next generation, some of those tips and tricks you shared with them will stay with them for a lifetime.

@GSHElectrical 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the positive comment and watching Gaz 👍

@tanveerkhan9221 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliantly done . I always use bootlace ferrules it makes the wiring look more neat it only takes a few seconds to crimp on a ferrule.

@davidmanning5874 5 жыл бұрын

GLAD YOU MENTIONED DOUBLE POLE THE FIRST HOUSE WE MOVED IN TO HAD D/P FUSING FOR EVERY CIRCUIT IN THE HOUSE

@williammcintosh6006 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, work here - beautifully neat!

@darrengow-brown171 5 жыл бұрын

This was a fantastic job, what made it even more interesting was the conversation regarding the job and technique. Thankyou for putting this online

@foolanders7425 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant - - why the did I ever enrol with Access Training - really, good clear video by GSH. The videos are clear and have given me a much better understanding. Currently taking a career change to become an electrician and sitting my 18th Edition / Inspecton and Testing exams soon. Cheers

@GSHElectrical 4 жыл бұрын

Foolanders74 thanks for the positive comment. Gaz 👍

@Romeworld95 3 жыл бұрын

I did a course with access Training this year too. They're terrible 😂

@gabeerlazem7798 3 жыл бұрын

Another great lesson ❤️🙏

@muzikman2008 5 жыл бұрын

I always start with the highest rating MCB nearest the Main Switch or RCD, the bus bar resistance is less at the higher rated MCB than the Lower MCB. This avoids unnecessary overloads on the busbar. Thats how I was taught many moons ago in college. Makes sense, as well as any additions later on. Great video.

@colinhaggett 5 жыл бұрын

In reality it really doesn’t matter it’s just something everyone does on consumer units. No one ever worries about 3 phase boards.

@muzikman2008 5 жыл бұрын

3 phase boards are a different matter all together. They need load balancing on each phase. As well as bus bar loads to each phase being placed nearest the main switch. In 3 phase supplies, they are usually used in commercial/industrial environments and probably using heavier loads such as motors, heaters etc, I have seen totally inbalanced loads in factories that where in contravention of BS7671 so you are right, most people don't care.. Lol I like to think I do care 😉

@colinhaggett 5 жыл бұрын

Comment wasn’t about load balancing but about were loads are placed on the bus bar subject to distance from the main switch.

@noureddine309 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Many thanks

@theshaddowaust 5 жыл бұрын

For me in Aust, my teachers always hammered into my head, Earth stakes first, then Earth's, then Neutral's, then Active's then the Mains Supply. Some people may say its the wrong way but when you work on some places that have tradies with generators or even the weather and worse is the steel frame house its so surprising how much of a shock you get from a dead wires not Earthed first. I do agree with putting the CB's from large to small and if you got any spare space then put them in the middle but some Auth say NO to gaps. I also think this is great to watch and most in the is standard in many Countries, States and other.

@pleaetrin 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, really easy to follow

@petertallowin6406 5 жыл бұрын

Neatest boards in the west. :) Always a pleasure to watch the wizard at work. Interesting that you double up conductors even when multiple conductors to be terminated as there is not always the space in which to do so. Many thanks. :)

@RoadRunnerMeep 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video, shows why people spend a fortune making sure you lot are paid well for the work you undertake and knowledge you need. I always thought electrical cables had the earths already sleeved, never realised you sleeved them yourselves

@markyd2633 5 жыл бұрын

Loved the vid ....watched from start to finish and I'm a sparky....Just interesting seeing someone else's work........well done Luke and GSH

@muzikman2008 5 жыл бұрын

Same here :-) lol we're just sadists.

@uittyman 3 жыл бұрын

Great work with this video. I've learnt a lot from this channel! Great advise etc. I'm actually doing my own wiring. I need you guys to furnish me with a certificate. Lol. Thanks again.

@supersaiyangoku3580 5 жыл бұрын

Very clean wiring!

@stevehenke678 5 жыл бұрын

I use a Wera torque driver, it's spot on. Looks a bit weird but works great.

@zaccaira4649 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video thankyou

@gavindebrito7117 5 жыл бұрын

I keep a pot of super glue in tool bag.Always super glue grommet strip in.Great looking board.👍

@GSHElectrical 5 жыл бұрын

hi. Thanks for the tip and watching Gaz

@420pilz 5 жыл бұрын

Same here but use 2.5 sheath

@JGprojects 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, good quality content. Top job!

@GSHElectrical 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that 👍👍👍

@ek6868 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent tanx for the upload👍👍👍

@GSHElectrical 5 жыл бұрын

Your welcome thanks for watching 👍

@ciao532 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks BUT couldn’t find the 91 Thumbs down comments compared to the other 1000’s of Thumbs Up’s. WELL DONE LEARNING SO MUCH

@neillwalker5681 4 жыл бұрын

In relation to the question of mounting it on wood. CEF sell fire retardant wooden backing boards of various sizes for consumer units and fire retardant mounting posts both made by Wooton. You still need to fill holes etc.

@ch-im7ps 5 жыл бұрын

Great video

@cjhification 3 жыл бұрын

Reusable cable ties with section to write on or put a label on seems like it might make the process of populating a distribution board much easier.

@DaddyBear3000 5 жыл бұрын

I checked out Wera and Draper Expert, Draper Expert felt better for me.

@First_Principals 5 жыл бұрын

It would be good to see different electricians do the same task so you could do a compare and contrast at the end.

@GSHElectrical 5 жыл бұрын

Great point 👍

@bendude6748 4 жыл бұрын

I wish my electrician would have left a few blanks in my garage, I told him when installing it I may want to install a big air compressor or welder and that day has come and I've now found out hes just wired in the standard 13amp plug circuit and a circuit for the lights and the consumer box has no space for another switch so now I'm probably gonna have to get it redone.. great

@justintemp 3 жыл бұрын

Thats how they make their money isn't it... Return visits?

@bendude6748 3 жыл бұрын

@@justintemp Yeah I guess, I’ve had it redone now and left in 3 blanks if I need anything in the future.

@justintemp 3 жыл бұрын

@@bendude6748 i totally emphasise as it happened to me on my garage refit. Had swa under patio slab so asked for it to be in own consumer unit with extra for future expansion and extra sockets eg outside lighting etc. He only put in 3?!!! Power, light, spare Did you have to pay for a new larger board? It's annoying as the unit i got was new.

@bendude6748 3 жыл бұрын

@@justintemp Yeah had to pay to get a new board fitted, can’t remember what it cost me now but I think it was reasonable. Just a bit annoying that it wasn’t set up how I wanted it the first time around.

@justintemp 3 жыл бұрын

@@bendude6748 yeah you pay a lot first time, not to have to do it again. I asked another electrician and he said he would fit 3 extra ones with a bigger board. He said nobody does 3 nowadays due to number of things people have.... So i can't even sell the old unit online!

@DanielJohnHowTo 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video

@ForidKhan123 3 жыл бұрын

57:25 Mmmm sounds like chips in the frying pan This was so therapeutic to watch

@richardwash6678 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic👍

@GSHElectrical 5 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped 😁

@Lifeadventure97 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing electrician job wow -geng-

@richardwilliamson3624 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@simonmartin4599 5 жыл бұрын

49:04 I'm still here and loving it!

@GSHElectrical 5 жыл бұрын

Wow that’s Ironman viewing time 😁👍. Thanks Gaz

@manpreetdosanjh5182 4 жыл бұрын

Good information

@shaunbeard593 5 жыл бұрын

Another brilliant video Gaz do u have one showing incoming power being connected to main breaker and 2 other breakers

@antden6218 5 жыл бұрын

Quality video

@GSHElectrical 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙌

@oliverdalton5581 4 жыл бұрын

Started my collage course last week and i think i will be able to do wire one of the consumer units now but i need to wait until the end of the year and hopefully pass all my tests

@GSHElectrical 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and good luck on your course. Gaz👍

@ayelar 4 жыл бұрын

Ok babh

@biiased 3 жыл бұрын

how you been getting on?

@doctorelectric470 5 жыл бұрын

Great video as always, I'm gonna fix Wylex boards all the time now, then sit back & wait for my applause 😂😂

@GSHElectrical 5 жыл бұрын

Great comment 😁

@deetailing Жыл бұрын

Well done Lad 👍

@GSHElectrical Жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@dmlelectrics8990 5 жыл бұрын

People forget that you spend all this time routing the cables making it look good when installing the new consumer unit & then when it comes to testing it you disconnect them lol. Great video

@garethatkinson7765 5 жыл бұрын

100% true

@Grumfuttocks 5 жыл бұрын

I always test before changing the board , Then there are no surprises when you energise the installation. I install the tails first as I find doing it that way is easier.

@SirHackaL0t. 5 жыл бұрын

I just watched this and I’m not an electrician. Nice video.

@1414141x 5 жыл бұрын

Someone needs to design a tool that cuts, bends and crimps the wire together all in one. Saves a lot of swapping over

@mmascott100 3 жыл бұрын

Knipex13 86 200 👍🏼

@SimplyMore25 3 жыл бұрын

Even though I've just finished college, I still learnt something new watching this. What's the name of the torque screwdriver? I'm definitely adding that to my kit.

@GSHElectrical 3 жыл бұрын

Hi we use Wiha torque screwdrivers 🦾

@ImranKhan-cf8gs 4 жыл бұрын

Quality sparkie

@jtk1ify 5 жыл бұрын

the loop in/out system for lighting circuits is ok for a simple installation with ceiling roses and lampholders however i prefer the old spider system for lighting circuits where a central box has each light and each switch wired to it. this is easier for fault finding and easier for connection of display type light fittings

@jasonhainsworth4561 5 жыл бұрын

can you do one were you fit a 3 phase board

@supersaiyangoku3580 5 жыл бұрын

I like the foreign wiring code colors, while here in the US we have BORING colors! And the copper wire for wall sockets in the US are less flexible.

@markandrews8437 5 жыл бұрын

Hi guys enjoyed the video very interesting keep them coming can you tell me the size of the breaker you put the two radials in and is that a loud to be done.cheers

@spencerwilton5831 5 жыл бұрын

If that's a question you have to ask, it's not a job you should be considering doing!

@sammole7350 4 жыл бұрын

When I'm working with small panel cables with multi cores 0.75mm blew I use the ck cable strippers

@jordancolligan9991 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. What snips is he using 13.53

@PoppyRaid 5 жыл бұрын

Hi . For us newbys,, brief exsplanation of “radial “ circuit .. and ring main and there differences . Thanks 👏✌️

@GSHElectrical 5 жыл бұрын

Hi. A radial leaves the consumers unit and stops at the final point on circuit and ring final circuit leaves the consumers unit goes to every point in circuits and returns to the same to in the consumers unit. Thanks for commenting and watching Gaz 👍.

@jamesholland8742 3 жыл бұрын

Would putting the two radials into one make it look like a ring circuit.

@nomadicsoul34 2 жыл бұрын

MCB 1 the ring at 48 mins . If putting them in side by side i like to make sure the folded copper is also aligned the same way for both so your not clamping one double thickness and the other single thickness. Give them a little tug too . Quite often one will just pop out.

@GSHElectrical 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip 👍🏻

@Canadian_bear 5 жыл бұрын

It's been years since I've done electrics. Can you have two radials and put it into one circuit breaker as mentioned in the video? Thanks.

@romualdaskuzborskis 2 жыл бұрын

A tip, when markig - use 2 different color markers, then only 5 dots - will result in binary code (lets say red for 1 and black for zero) for up to 32 different labels.

@SME_Ste 5 жыл бұрын

Most manufacturers advise that you try and avoid having all heavily loaded circuits adjacent to each other. Suppose it to try and avoid overheating of the mcbs if the circuits become fully loaded

@michaeljohnson1006 5 жыл бұрын

That's what Elcb's were all be it 500ma.. mostly fitted on TT systems.

@elioselectric468 5 жыл бұрын

amazing how different it is in the U.S.A.

@paullawrence7340 3 жыл бұрын

Hi There I think I’ve just asked this question after watching another of your tutorials, but thought I’d ask now in case o hadn’t previously. Would you are able to do a video showing how to connect an EMPORIA ENERGY Gen 2 Emporia Vue Smart Home Energy Monitor to a UK Consumer unit ? Regards Paul

@gd-bq7em 5 жыл бұрын

Do rear entry holes need filling with firerestant sealant or can they be left. like top and sides need ip4x and ip2x

@johnnyd9981 5 жыл бұрын

Great Video! Is there going to be a second part showing the connection of the meter tails? (Often the most difficult and fiddly part). Would be nice to see how he routes them in around those Neutrals and any tips he has?? Once again, great video!

@GSHElectrical 5 жыл бұрын

Hi. I will follow up the video with the fitted tails, stickers etc 👍

@neilhamilton6531 5 жыл бұрын

great video for newbie sparks

@johnxenofontos628 4 жыл бұрын

A bit of advice try to put labels on the cables so that other electricians find it easy to fault find and carrying out testing.

@GSHElectrical 4 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z9eVpc5yvrO2pIU.html This is what it looked like after the installation video 👆🏻. Thanks Gaz 👍

@johnxenofontos628 4 жыл бұрын

Nice and professional job now

@chrisinselwyn 5 жыл бұрын

A lot of guys don't realise how much easier it is to work on a board that was fitted off neatly like that when it comes to modifications in the future. One of the worst sins my apprentices make is trying to hide a meter of tail from each circuit in a board like that. When you straighten the conductors I use the ring on my little switchboard spanner, you do it too much with your screwdrivers you will cut the insulation off them :)

@GSHElectrical 5 жыл бұрын

Hi thanks for taking the time to comment Gaz

@caculegarcia7302 2 жыл бұрын

Parabéns a todos adorei sistema de aterramento os fios nu todos ecamapdos um quadro bem montado, aqui no Brazil trabalhamos desse jeito o mesmo sistema mas aqui nós temo um rolo de 100 metros de fio para terra já encapados aliás todos fios aqui no Brazil são diferentes o DR ou IDR são obrigatório em todas as instalações para fuga de corrente evitar choques eletrico proteção para pessoas e patrimônio ..

@ahmedelectricianofiraq5550 5 жыл бұрын

What's the name of the cable or you called i hope you answer me and thanks for your great work

@GSHElectrical 5 жыл бұрын

Hi. On site they call the cable PVC twin and earth at college we call it PVC twin and cpc. Thanks for commenting and watching GSH Electrical 👍

@ahmedelectricianofiraq5550 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for you and keep on.

@stephenboden3558 6 ай бұрын

What size tails did you use, as you didn't mention it. 😊 Me thinks, 16mm. Or is that depending on the size of the main linked switch

@nalaahznia1809 5 жыл бұрын

Hi... I change my Consumer last week and i was sparky way back 2006-2012. The Only thing I Dont like when you buy the New Board Its always from right to left the configurations of the Main MCB. (I dont know if they do this intensionally) so I change my configurations from Left to right MAINS from left then followed by RCD. (MK 15 way Split w/2 RCD). Its much Better layout as you normally read from left to right. We don't read from Right to left like other countries. And I put 100A mains isolator. Much easier to isolate if you want to add circuit on your Consumer Unit.

@EasyTricksJawidahmadzai 4 жыл бұрын

Hi what’s the cutter called and where can I get it from

@sgfelectrical734 5 жыл бұрын

Great video have fitted 100s of boards but its always nice to peek over someone shoulder as it makes you feel better about how you do it. one question I have is regards to rear entry and keeping the fire integrity of the board.. I've done a few times this way, but it feel like it goes against the grain. very honest question and in no way reflex's the workmanship of the bloke in the video

@joshsharp8624 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, How would you go about labelling up sockets that are in a commercial property. I have noticed are sparks never put any labels on any sockets which makes fault finding hard for whoever would have to find a fault. I’m pretty sure it’s something like DB1 (DB board number) then 1 (breaker number) and then L1, 2, or 3 (phase number) for an end result of DB1/1-L1 which would give the information of Board Number 1, Breaker 1, Phase 1. Is this correct? We do have multiple boards, some 3 phase, and some single phase.

@brazilonline8154 5 жыл бұрын

Hello guy great job. A quetion for you, as we know most grounding system in UK is TNC-C-S and you do not use rod inside the consumer unit ,there is rods only along the power grid in the street,but just in case the neutral is lost or broken, does not it may offer a risk for the people inside home?

@GSHElectrical 5 жыл бұрын

Hi thanks for the comment... currently a high number of installations are TN-C-S and the only earthing of the neutral is by the supply authorities with the supply cable. All the best and thanks again for watching GSH Electrical 👍

@michaeljohnson1006 5 жыл бұрын

GSH Electrical Going to be Interesting with electric vehicle charging points will need Elcb s

@brazilonline8154 5 жыл бұрын

@@michaeljohnson1006 Elbs? What is this?

@michaeljohnson1006 5 жыл бұрын

Have you Guy's not got one of those special electrician inductive tail clamp kettle's yet lol

@dplummer35 5 жыл бұрын

I'm looking forward to seeing how he's going to get those meter tails in with a 90 degree bend. Personally i don't like to put too much stress on the main tails.

@GSHElectrical 5 жыл бұрын

Hi. Your 100% correct the board is for demonstration and my technician placed it to close to the supply board. I will do another video about the boards features but I was holding off until the SPD arrives. Thanks for commenting and watching GSH Electrical.

@sx95fsqg 5 жыл бұрын

Do you not need romex connectors, i noticed at the beginning the wires just keep sliding around

@IAmThe_RA Жыл бұрын

What model is that isolator switch?

@cag9284 Жыл бұрын

Great video. What's the torque screwdriver make ,.. is it Bahco?

@GSHElectrical Жыл бұрын

Wiha 👍🏻

@johnstancliff7328 5 жыл бұрын

on these boards, do they come with the breakers preinstalled, or do you have to add them during the install?

@GSHElectrical 5 жыл бұрын

Hi. Either... if want them fully loaded they can offer a standard layout or you can request the breakers you want. Thanks as always Gaz

@carpchef518 5 жыл бұрын

I bought a Prem shield board and its has one RCD with live on the left terminal and the other RCD the live wire goes to the right terminal . Is this ever right? Can the polarity be either way . The RCDs are not marked.The board is a split load with 10mcbs.

@guvd9guv495 2 жыл бұрын

Hi guys. Great video. I’ve been told I need an isolation switch in order to have a home car charger box fitted. I’ve got this exact fuse box but can’t seem to find the isolation switch, any help or advice as to where it could be would be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

@GSHElectrical 2 жыл бұрын

If you need a remote isolation switch fitting contact your energy supplier. All the best Gaz

@guvd9guv495 2 жыл бұрын

@@GSHElectrical great. Thanks.

@davids5498 3 жыл бұрын

Wylex CU improvements required: They should put the earth bar in the middle. The din rail shouldn’t be rigid. You should be able to remove the guts by loosening the din rail with the two screws at each side, rather than disconnecting and removing all the protective devices. Provide a decent rear grommet

@gedheaton1415 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid ,well done Like, Am I missing something but where does the N from the Main Switch connect to the N bar, and the N from each RCD bank connect to that N?, Sorry Gary if its a "Bone" question. Thanks for sharing sure as always its helped many.

@GSHElectrical 3 жыл бұрын

The RCCB’s have a number of circuits on each of them and remember an RCD will detect an out of balance (earth leakage current from L and N) in the line and neutral. Google how to RCD work 🦾. Sorry for the messy short answer it’s a mad house this end.

@user-yw6qb9tt7t 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same question and i don't get the answer. Clearly the main switch must have connected to it 2 neutrals and 2 lines

@dolive803 4 жыл бұрын

Trying to understand European house wiring. So your incoming power from the utility (hydro company) consists of 3 wires? A brown (live) a blue (neutral) and ground, is that correct? So from the live (brown) conductor to neutral or ground there’s a difference of potential of 240v? So is wiring a light switch to a light or wiring a receptacle the same as in North America? How do you wire a 3 way switch? (Assuming power is going to switch first)??

@brianlopez8855 Жыл бұрын

Wrap a piece of white electrical tape around each of your incoming circuits to label them.

@jtk1ify 5 жыл бұрын

hi with regard to the mounting of high integrity units, wylex do supply a rear mounting plate that allows rear cable entry for surface cables however i am not sure about mounting a high integrity board on a wooden surface. is this allowable? could you please clarify are you saying that the rear entry space should be filled with a fire retardent substance

@GSHElectrical 5 жыл бұрын

Hi. The consumer unit is a training rig hence it’s attached to a wood board and not to a non combustible surface. The access points in the back are large and if this was on-site I recommend filling it with a non-combustible material (compound). Thanks for commenting and watching 👍