Screwfix Helps to Ensure Compliance with 17th Regs

The new 17th Edition Wiring Regulations will have significant effects on electrical installations. In line with its commitment to the electrical trade and to help ensure compliance with these requirements, Screwfix is in the process of updating all its Consumer Unit ranges, including those from leading brand names such as Wylex.

As well as stating that all socket outlets should be protected by 30mA RCDs, the Regulations state that all circuits in rooms containing a fixed bath or shower should be protected by one or more 30mA RCDs. Similarly, unless earthed mechanical protection is in place, all cables that are buried beneath the plaster surface of a wall partition (at less than 50mm), and cables which are concealed in metal stud partitions, require protection by 30mA RCDs.

To avoid the inconvenience and danger that can be caused by a single fault, the Regulations also stipulate that installations should be divided up into separate circuits such as, for example, a lighting circuit. In addition, installations should be designed and arranged to prevent unwanted tripping of RCDs.

This will invariably mean the use of more RCDs and/or RCBOs. Recognised as being 'where the trade buys' and promising a fast, reliable service, Screwfix offers a variety of high quality, low cost systems to help installers comply with these requirements. These include a range of Wylex Consumer Units as well as RCBOs.

Priced at just £111.95 (all prices include VAT), the Dual RCD 10-way Split load with 10 MCBs, for instance, is shown alongside, the 12 Way Split Load with 6 MCBs and 1 RCBO at £99.95. This value-for-money range also includes a high integrity 10-way, Dual RCD with 7 MCBs and an RCBO for only £136.95. A number of RCBO‚s from 6A up to 40A are also available for only £39.99 each.

Each of these items can be accessed 7 days a week via a call to Freephone 0500 414141, a click onto screwfix.com, or a visit to one of the growing UK network of Trade Counters (over 120 as at end May, 2008 - full address details can be found at screwfix.com/tradecounters).

Fully committed to customer care and support, Screwfix despatches thousands of parcels every week for next day and weekend delivery to tradesmen, handymen and serious DIY enthusiasts all over the UK. Each item in the catalogue can be ordered 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and all products are supplied complete with a 30-day money back guarantee. Simply click online at the award winning screwfix.com, call Freephone on 0500 414141 between 7am and 10pm from Monday to Friday, and 8am to 8pm on Saturday and Sunday, or visit one of the Screwfix Trade Counters.

For a free catalogue, call Freephone: 0500 414141 or Freefax: 0800 0562256, or visit the Screwfix Internet site: http://www.screwfix.com. Catalogues are also available at Screwfix Trade Counters. Visit http://screwfix.com/tradecounters for address information and opening times.