A question to our sparkies

[townfanjon]

I recently moved into an area that according to the neighbours has a few powercuts , it would be a good idea to put some sort of anti - surge protection at the boiler spur to save the boilers board , there seems to be plenty types available but can anybody recommend one ( Theres a brand new CU with rcd protection )
Cheers in advance

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Maybe worth asking if an spd could be fitted to the fused board tbh if it’s brand new it might be fitted ?

You got a picture of the board ?

 

[Chuck]

I recently moved into an area that according to the neighbours has a few powercuts , it would be a good idea to put some sort of anti - surge protection at the boiler spur to save the boilers board , there seems to be plenty types available but can anybody recommend one ( Theres a brand new CU with rcd protection )
Cheers in advance

If there's a spare slot in the CU the manufacturer will have a range of SPDs but IME this is an expensive way to go (several hundred quid is not unusual) and not usually necessary unless the property is supplied with overhead cables or has special risk factors.

For a boiler, I'd consider leaving the outlet as it is and using a Type III device of an 'adapator' or 'extension lead' type. IME, the problem with SPDs is they only protect you from the first big surge and then need replacing. So, you want one with an indicator light that confirms is is operating correctly and is relatively cheap and easy to change. Something like this perhaps:

Adaptors

www.masterplug.com

You don't really need three outlets but I'm not sure whether single outlet ones are available from decent branded manufacturers. I've not come across one. Avoid anything that doesn't come from a well-known manufacturer with a reputation for good quality products.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Several hundred quid where you getting your prices from should be a couple of hundred max as the units are around £50 plus vat

 

[Roy_66]

No experience but I enjoyed this video:

 

[Chuck]

Several hundred quid where you getting your prices from should be a couple of hundred max as the units are around £50 plus vat

I only use Hager these days, and it is a bit pricey:

Surge Protection Devices | Hager UK

Find all Hager products of the range Surge Protection Devices

hager.com

but the quality is IMO superb. If you need a SPD in a CU it's normally there because there's a risk to life so you don't want something your sparks picked up on eBay.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

I only use Hager these days, and it is a bit pricey:

Surge Protection Devices | Hager UK

Find all Hager products of the range Surge Protection Devices

hager.com

but the quality is IMO superb. If you need a SPD in a CU it's normally there because there's a risk to life so you don't want something your sparks picked up on eBay.

Hager VME02SPD Type 2 Surge Protection Kit

Hager VME02SPD Type 2 Surge Protection Kit is an ideal kit for upgrading existing consumer unit. Comes with tails and earthing conductor.

www.electrical4less.co.uk

 

[SimonG]

Maybe one for @Murdoch?

And I need to keep typing to get 50 characters.

This forum is getting to be not worth the hassle.

 

[townfanjon]

Adaptors

www.masterplug.com

cheers Chuck , thats definitely more what I was thinking rather than an expensive job in the CU.
“ yorkshire man and all that “

 

[townfanjon]

Maybe worth asking if an spd could be fitted to the fused board tbh if it’s brand new it might be fitted ?

You got a picture of the board ?

Maybe worth asking if an spd could be fitted to the fused board tbh if it’s brand new it might be fitted ?

You got a picture of the board ?

Hager to make Chuck smile , does it show I cut around the CU when fitting the cupboard 😀 , god knows what i would have looked like if I let my sparkie do it ( son in law ) 😂 .

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Do you know if there’s any spare ways in there town ?

 

[townfanjon]

Do you know if there’s any spare ways in there town ?

Yes think so but surely the boiler spur would have to be on its own circuit

 

[EvilDrPorkChop]

Yes think so but surely the boiler spur would have to be on its own circuit

When it's in the consumer unit it's on the incoming main so protects the whole board.

 

[townfanjon]

Cheers , understand now .


34 bloody characters now

 

[Murdoch]

Use the same make of the CU and there are different types of SPDs …….

 

[Murdoch]

Hager to make Chuck smile , does it show I cut around the CU when fitting the cupboard 😀 , god knows what i would have looked like if I let my sparkie do it ( son in law ) 😂 .

if that’s a new cu don’t let the fitter back in your property. Only numpties install cus with no spare ways

 

[Murdoch]

Also, power cuts don’t mean you are having surges ……

 

[Deleted member 120897]

Cheers , understand now .


34 bloody characters now

Should have kept quiet about the 5 word rule 😂😂😂

 

[ShaunCorbs]

if that’s a new cu don’t let the fitter back in your property. Only numpties install cus with no spare ways

Isn’t the min 20% or 25% required?