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Consumer units and equipment outdoors

vantech

Hi,

Anything inherently wrong with installing consumer units outside? 

IP rated (IP65/66).

The plan is to install henley blocks into the exterior meter cupboard, and a supply taken to an IP rated lockable enclosure on the wall directly below the cupboard to supply an outbuilding.  

How does the sway in temperature impact MCB and RCD functionality? They all seem to be rated to sub zero temperatures and in excess of 40 degrees. 

Anyone with any extensive experience doing this? 
 

Thanks. 

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    What do you mean by “outside”?

    I am not necessarily a fan of BG, but they make a “garage” CU which is built like a brick dunny. Even the screws which secure it to the wall are protected by rubber plugs.

    Notwithstanding any manufacturer's IP rating, I wouldn't be happy with one which was completely exposed to the elements, but under an awning or deep soffits is, I think, acceptable.

    If a CU is in a suitable IP enclosure, how does that differ from a construction site set up?

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    What do you mean by “outside”?

    I am not necessarily a fan of BG, but they make a “garage” CU which is built like a brick dunny. Even the screws which secure it to the wall are protected by rubber plugs.

    Notwithstanding any manufacturer's IP rating, I wouldn't be happy with one which was completely exposed to the elements, but under an awning or deep soffits is, I think, acceptable.

    If a CU is in a suitable IP enclosure, how does that differ from a construction site set up?

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