What happened to MK consumer units?
MK pulls the plug on consumer units MK Electric, owned by US conglomerate Honeywell, has announced plans to quit the circuit protection business and discontinue the Sentry consumer unit product range.
What is a floating busbar?
A floating bus bar connector connects a computing asset to bus bars using a connecting clip and a conducting terminal that is coupled to the connecting clip and to an electronic component inside the computing asset.
Can you run a consumer unit off another consumer unit?
Yes you can fit second consumer unit common when supplying showers and sheds you may have to use two lighting circuits as most light fitting need fusing to 6 amp.
Where is MK Electric made?
MK Electric, unusually for the sector, still manufactures its products for the UK in the UK; with a factory in St Asaph as well as Southend.
What are the switches on a consumer unit?
The row of switches found on your consumer unit are the circuit breakers, These offer protection from the dangers of electricity – they are more effective than a fused, and less effective than an RCD. If you lights go off, then chances are it is a circuit breaker that has ‘tripped’.
Can you have 2 consumer units in a house?
You can certainly have as many CUs as you want. There is a BS 7671 regulation demanding that every installation has a (singular) “main switch”.
What happened to MK Electrical?
The company later became a subsidiary of Honeywell International in 2005 when its parent company Novar plc was acquired. Its factory in Southend-on-Sea produced its one hundred millionth socket in 2014.
What are the features of the Mk Sentry?
MK Sentry Consumer Units Stylishly designed with curved lines and slim appearance, the unit will blend into any environment. Manufactured from Zintec steel and white in colour, the modern aesthetic means it won’t be out of place wherever it is installed. Fully compliant with Edition 18, these products have a 10 year guarantee.
What are the standards for a sentry car?
Standards and approvals All Sentry consumer units are designed to fully comply with the requirements of BS EN 61439-3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ELECTRICAL MAXIMUM CURRENT RATING
What do you need to know about Sentry metal consumer units?
Sentry Metal Consumer units provide a housing with facility for earthing the metal box. The enclosures are provided with ample wiring space and cable entry points. Colours / finishes
What is the maximum voltage of a sentry unit?
All Sentry consumer units have a maximum rating of 100A except the 4 module range which is rated at 63A TERMINAL CAPACITY 16mm2earth and neutral RATED FREQUENCY 50Hz RATED OPERATIONAL VOLTAGE Consumer unit:220-250V RATED INSULATION VOLTAGE Consumer unit:300V