Consumer Unit Fitting Cost?

leahcim_2

Sorry to butt in but does anyone know if it there is any regulation against fitting a consumer unit in the vertical position. I want to fit a new consumer unit and I have a nice recess that will only allow me to fit it vertically but I have never seen one fitted like this.

Thanks for your help if you can

Roger_Rampant

As the last post in this thread was in October 2005 I think it's fair to say that you're not really butting in

robby-01

leahcim wrote:

Sorry to butt in but does anyone know if it there is any regulation against fitting a consumer unit in the vertical position. I want to fit a new consumer unit and I have a nice recess that will only allow me to fit it vertically but I have never seen one fitted like this.

Thanks for your help if you can

no there isn't fit it anyway you like

nbcoop

steveteach wrote: »

Consumer Unit Fitting Cost? Hi any "Sparks" out there who would like to give an estimate as to the cost of having a consumer unit fitted in a 3/4 bed semi Just outside Manchester?

Hi there.
there may be additional work however. do you have mains bonding?
this is a 10mm earth cable connected from your water incoming (and gas if you have it) to the main earth terminal. If not, then it will have to be installed....its not a massive job but may cost and extra £100 ish.
How far outside manchester are you? Im part-P registered but up in Durham.
Nic.

nbcoop

youve prob sorted it now. No reg against it, however simply call the manufacturer and ask...just to cover your back.

morganb1

I had a new consumer unit fitted 3 months ago for £400 inc part p certificate
10 circit breakers and 2 rcds, new earths
if anyone wants his number
im in kent area

his name was Bill Brown electrical think he is on website
email if you need number

inspect

robby-01 wrote: »

no there isn't fit it anyway you like

There isn’t a regulation but you should install it to manufacturer’s instructions. Fit it the correct way up!

If you’re looking for an electrician try the NICEIC website.

Care should be taken when seeking advice through a public forum.;)