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Any potential issues with my Consumer unit

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  • 01-04-2023 2:31pm
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    Registered Users Posts: 41


    Hi All,

    would appreciate advice on whether the attached CU is fit for purpose. I have no issues but would value opinions here as to whether the breakers are correct. The Garo breaker is for lighting timer and the RCBO at position 8 is for electric shower.


    Thanks,

    bren.




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  • Registered Users Posts: 4,958 ✭✭✭kirk.


    Don't know if there was a recall on that type push in neozed switchfuse ?

    The rcbo is a c type , not usually needed ,.but probably not an issue

    Are the test buttons working ?

    Hard to tell much more without testing or the cover off

    New boards have advanced from that , but doesn't necessarily mean you need to upgrade



  • Registered Users Posts: 6,824 ✭✭✭10-10-20




  • Registered Users Posts: 41 bren1916


    Someone mentioned the RCBO in that it may not pick up a fault as it’s the wrong type of RCBO so wanted to check for 2nd opinion before shelling out for a replacement. Thanks for the comments.



  • Registered Users Posts: 4,958 ✭✭✭kirk.


    They're probably the older type AC

    The newer type (generally A) work more reliably with modern electrical equipment connected



  • Registered Users Posts: 4,738 ✭✭✭meercat


    Not a lot of trip switch’s for sockets. Your immersion should be on one independently and that only leaves 2 for the rest of your socket circuits


    its hard to tell visually if everything is in order.


    post a photo of your meter and associated cables



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