Crabtree M6000 mcb alternative ?

Discussion in 'Electricians' Talk' started by Lou1981, May 23, 2017.

  1. Lou1981

    Lou1981 Member

    Hi Guys,

    Sorry, I'm back already to pick your brains?!

    Can you tell me an alternative brand 20A MCB that I can get fitted on my radial circuit. I have a proper electrician who will do it. He says he has a 16A that will fit or it needs one bought from eBay. Is there another option I could just go and buy that will fit and be the right size?

    I am feeling sickened and disgusted by what happened last night and can't get my head around how someone could be so sick. I am devastated for all the families involved.
     
    Lou1981, May 23, 2017
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  2. JP.

    JP. Screwfix Select

    What does the radial circuit feed Lou?
     
    JP., May 23, 2017
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  3. Lou1981

    Lou1981 Member

    The 10 sockets in the downstairs of my house.
     
    Lou1981, May 23, 2017
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  4. JP.

    JP. Screwfix Select

    16 amp one would probably be ok, it all depends really what type of stuff you plug into the circuit - however the norm is 20 amp, and it might be best to stick with that tbqh.

    What is wrong with the original 20 amp mcb?
     
    JP., May 23, 2017
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  5. Risteard

    Risteard Screwfix Select

    No. Mixing and matching brands is prohibited.
     
    Risteard, May 23, 2017
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  6. Lou1981

    Lou1981 Member

    That original is a 32Amp and it needs downgrading/upgrading.
     
    Lou1981, May 23, 2017
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  7. JP.

    JP. Screwfix Select

    What regulation stipulates that Mr R?
     
    JP., May 23, 2017
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  8. JP.

    JP. Screwfix Select

    What csa is the cable? is it 4mm?
     
    JP., May 23, 2017
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  9. Lou1981

    Lou1981 Member

    Could/ should it be split to 2 radials with 16 amps instead?
     
    Lou1981, May 23, 2017
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  10. Lou1981

    Lou1981 Member

    It's 6mm
     
    Lou1981, May 23, 2017
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  11. JP.

    JP. Screwfix Select

    Nice and chunky - anyway Lou good luck and the electricians will be able to help you no doubt. Have a good evening.
     
    JP., May 23, 2017
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  12. Sparkielev

    Sparkielev Screwfix Select

    Lou your test report said cable was 2.5,, 16amp should be fine
     
    Sparkielev, May 23, 2017
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  13. Lou1981

    Lou1981 Member

    :) Great stuff, thanks! I'm so out of my depth! Just needed to be sure it would definitely be okay.
     
    Lou1981, May 23, 2017
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  14. Sparkielev

    Sparkielev Screwfix Select

    Ideally would be best to split the ring put 2x 16amp MCB but putting one in would be ok
     
    Sparkielev, May 23, 2017
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  15. Bazza

    Bazza Screwfix Select

    Bazza, May 23, 2017
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  16. Lou1981

    Lou1981 Member

    Great, thanks Bazza!
     
    Lou1981, May 23, 2017
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