Fw: Re: DIN Enclosure for CBus modules

[Gareth Cook <g@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I'm no electrical expert - so if the consensus is for MCB's on the load
side, i'll do it !

My only problem is no experience with MCB's/Consumer units - so if I do
get a 2nd enclosure for the CBUS stuff, it's the dos and don'ts for
getting the wiring right.

I have 2x8 Channel Dimmers and 1x12 Channel Relay. So I'm assuming my plan
is :

1. Install a 20Amp MCB in the main consumer unit (B type and 6KA rating if
possible ?)
2. Earth and Neutral to enclosure. This is the bit I'm not sure on - how
to extend these from the consumer unit correctly. I need some sort of
"block" for each one ?
3. Install MCB's for the LOAD side. So, I need 1Amp units ?

OR - I find a decent electrician !

G.

Gareth Cook
SWG EMEA North Account Manager
IBM SWG - BTE Office - Lotus Park, Staines, TW18 3AG
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"Nick" <nick@xxxxxxx>
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> Dont see any pics of the cbus din units ???
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Mine are all protected by MCBs.  Have a look at Mark's Node 0 feature,
or at www.nicklocke.co.uk/Auto.

Yet another spin on bulbs etc..... the fact tha the dimmers always do
a soft start seems to have increased the life of the bulbs in a major
way!  Been in the house since August and, so far, have not replaced a
single bulb.....

I did have a slightly different problem in that the swicth on surge of
the external security lights almost always tripped an MCB.  Following
valuable advice on here, those channels now only switch a contactor,
with the contactor doing the dirty work.

Nick