Wylex 100A dp isolators in plastic enclosures.

John Peckham:

I think that a double pole switch does meet the definition of switchgear as defined in Part 2. I suppose reading "similar" can be used to avoid  using metal cladding but think about what the regulation is intended to do.



I am thinking of fitting a Wylex REC2 isolator with the integrated surge protection to the tails of the supply in my home in Norfolk. I want to do this as I am intending to have the key meter changed to a credit meter and I am bound to get a smart meter.


That will allow me to be able to change my MK plastic consumer unit and my E& consumer unit. Why an SPD? I have a long overhead LV run to a distant pole transformer supplied from overhead HV lines an no sign of surge protection on the Tx. Very flat fenland country with a dark grey colour on the flash density map!


I have seen new Wylex consumer units with main switches with tunnel terminals and 2 screws. Does anyone know if the REC 2 version with the SPD comes with tunnel terminals? 


 

John Peckham:

I think that a double pole switch does meet the definition of switchgear as defined in Part 2. I suppose reading "similar" can be used to avoid  using metal cladding but think about what the regulation is intended to do.



I am thinking of fitting a Wylex REC2 isolator with the integrated surge protection to the tails of the supply in my home in Norfolk. I want to do this as I am intending to have the key meter changed to a credit meter and I am bound to get a smart meter.


That will allow me to be able to change my MK plastic consumer unit and my E& consumer unit. Why an SPD? I have a long overhead LV run to a distant pole transformer supplied from overhead HV lines an no sign of surge protection on the Tx. Very flat fenland country with a dark grey colour on the flash density map!


I have seen new Wylex consumer units with main switches with tunnel terminals and 2 screws. Does anyone know if the REC 2 version with the SPD comes with tunnel terminals?