Are Contactum consumer units any good?

There are some very good metal consumer units on the market, and one that I’ve found particularly pleasant to work with is the new range from Contactum. “There are some very good metal consumer units on the market, and one that I’ve found particularly pleasant to work with is the new range from Contactum.”

Where are Contactum consumer units made?

the UK
Contactum has been a proud British Manufacturer of electrical accessories and circuit protection since 1936. At Contactum, we are focused on quality, reliability, functionality and our commitment to manufacturing in the UK.

What is a Contactum board?

Contactum have an extensive range of circuit protection equipment including a comprehensive range of Defender Consumer Units type tested to BS EN 61439-3, Surge protection consumer units and devices, Single phase tested to IEC 60898, New B Board and IP66 Steel Enclosures.

What is an electrical consumer unit?

A consumer unit, also known as a fuse board or electrical fuse box, distributes electricity from the mains supply to individual circuits around a property.

How do I know if my electric is tripped?

Look at your panel for a breaker that is now in the “off” position or between “on” and “off.” Some breakers even have a light that will show up if your breaker has been tripped. If it’s placed in between, move the breaker to the “off” position before returning it to the “on” position.

When should you fit SPD?

Is it compulsory to put a SPD in a consumer unit? Within regulation 443.4 it states that SPD’s shall be installed where the consequences caused by overvoltage could: result in serious injury to, or loss of, human life, or. result in interruption of public services and/or damage to cultural heritage, or.

Can I fit a consumer unit myself?

You can replace your consumer unit without disconnecting the power as long as you’re careful. Also, if you want or need to replace the meter tails to the consumer unit, you must involve the electricity board who will wire them into the sealed meter for you.

What is the best consumer unit to buy?

We always recommend Hager or other large brand name manufacturers when it comes to choosing a consumer unit or fuse board. Hager, Wylex and Schneider Electric are all premium brands and are of the highest quality.

What causes electricity to trip?

A circuit breaker will usually trip when there is an electrical fault that could cause damage to the circuit. This is usually an excess of current, a power surge or a faulty component.

What to do if power keeps tripping?

What to Do When Your Circuit Breaker Trips

1. Turn off all the lights and appliances affected by the power outage. Switch everything you can to the OFF position.
2. Find your circuit box and search for the breaker(s) in the OFF position.
3. Flip the breaker from OFF to ON.

How much does it cost to fit a new consumer unit?

The average cost of replacing consumer unit is around £300 to £400 for a six-circuit consumer unit, £400 to £500 for a ten-circuit fuse box, and for a twelve-circuit consumer unit you should expect to pay around £500 to £600.

Is the contactum consumer unit a good product?

OK, they may take a little longer to install depending on where all the cables are coming from but only time will tell if this is the correct way forward. There are some very good metal consumer units on the market, and one that I’ve found particularly pleasant to work with is the new range from Contactum.

Is the contactum defender a good consumer unit?

There are some very good metal consumer units on the market, and one that I’ve found particularly pleasant to work with is the new range from Contactum. There are 12 models within the Defender range in different sizes and combinations to suit almost all applications you could encounter in a domestic installation.

Where can I find United consumer financial services?

UCFS is also a leading international finance partner for distributors and merchants in Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Italy. Our company has a solid reputation for being a trusted, responsible, and financially strong service provider.

How long has contactum been in the UK?

Contactum has been a proud British Manufacturer of electrical accessories and circuit protection since 1936. At Contactum, we are focused on quality, reliability, functionality and our commitment to manufacturing in the UK.