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Use of Old Serviceable M.E.M. switches and Switch Fuses.

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Evenin' all,


 I have access to old unused or used but in good as new serviceable condition, metal clad M.E.M. switches and switch fuses, 15 to 32 Amp mainly.  You know the type, popular during the 60s to 80s. Battle ship grey painted, heavily chromed switch  handles, rewirable of H.R.C. fuse carriers. Some have ceramic innards. Very good contact distance clearance and good positive action upon switching.


Can I use them in new installations thus saving money and recycling materials?


Z.


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    We have loads of old GE, English Electric, Dorman Smith kit and yes, its solid and reliable. Most of ours have BS88 fuses, or solid links, a few with 3036 carriers and flash pads. 


    They seem reasonably safe, regarding live parts right until the bits of paxolin, split pins etc are removed and not replaced, then they can get a bit zappy if you arent careful. 


    This holds true with the new metal switchgear, which we get from Schneider, nice and solid, but still relies on professional safety and correct replacement of insulators. 


    it used to be that we always fitted an isolator or switch fuse/fused switch with the chrome handle for anything, but they are so expensive, and most of the time a plastic rotary isolator is fine, and much cheaper
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    We have loads of old GE, English Electric, Dorman Smith kit and yes, its solid and reliable. Most of ours have BS88 fuses, or solid links, a few with 3036 carriers and flash pads. 


    They seem reasonably safe, regarding live parts right until the bits of paxolin, split pins etc are removed and not replaced, then they can get a bit zappy if you arent careful. 


    This holds true with the new metal switchgear, which we get from Schneider, nice and solid, but still relies on professional safety and correct replacement of insulators. 


    it used to be that we always fitted an isolator or switch fuse/fused switch with the chrome handle for anything, but they are so expensive, and most of the time a plastic rotary isolator is fine, and much cheaper
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