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Can you replace just the RCD, instead of whole consumer unit?

Former Community Member over 4 years ago

My apartment failed it's EICR due to the electrician not being able to trip the RCD in the required time. I am told that the RCD cannot be replaced and a new metal consumer unit must be installed at a quote of £1180. The apartment was built in 2003 and seems overly wasteful to ditch the whole unit, however I am not an electrician so would welcome some guidance please before I commit to this remedial action.

This is the RCD currently fitted:
5760S | MK 63 A RCD Switch, Trip Sensitivity 30mA | RS Components (rs-online.com)

It appears it worked within spec for above 30mA, but failed for below, if that helps with whether the whole consumer unit must be replaced. See report.
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0 Former Community Member over 4 years ago

Chris Pearson:
LB2:

The RCD is separate to the main switch, I now have photographs. I was mistaken in the RCD type, it is infact an MK Sentry 5760s

As far as I can see, the product has been discontinued, but there do seem to be some around.

When looking for replacements, would it matter if I found one from the same MK series with a higher amperage - 80A or 100A?
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0 Former Community Member over 4 years ago

Chris Pearson:
LB2:

The RCD is separate to the main switch, I now have photographs. I was mistaken in the RCD type, it is infact an MK Sentry 5760s

As far as I can see, the product has been discontinued, but there do seem to be some around.

When looking for replacements, would it matter if I found one from the same MK series with a higher amperage - 80A or 100A?
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