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    Is a 17th Edition metal consumer unit still legal to fit?

    Hey guys my thanks to you all for the helpful info, especially Special Location. A picture of the unit I bought is attached. I bought it just before the first lockdown - it was at half price at B&Q and I knew i would need it as i was having a new shower installed and the existing unit did not...
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    Is a 17th Edition metal consumer unit still legal to fit?

    Hi Murdoch thanks for your quick reply. The difference appears to relate to circuit breakers and the allowable current leakage between the two. I'm a general DIYer and some of the terms are just over my head but i can't see anything to suggest that the installers cannot fit 17th edition CU's and...
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    Is a 17th Edition metal consumer unit still legal to fit?

    Hi looking for some guidance on consumer units. I currently have a plastic consumer unit that needs upgrading. I had a 16 way metal consumer unit which is 17 Edition amendment 3 compliant but a couple of electricians i have called in say they won't fit that and want me to buy another one that is...
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