RCBOs?

**Gnome** · 26-Jun-17, 01:13 AM

Hi guys

Any reason SA doesn't have something like these yet?
http://www.electricaldiscountedsuppl...30ma_240v_rcbo
https://www.rselectricalsupplies.co....-nb3leuc20_422
http://www.electricaldiscountedsuppl...230_240v_50hz_
etc.

The advantage being the ability to wire every single plug/light from a separate 30mA RCBO (or 10mA which is also sold) without using more than a single DIN slot.

They are priced anywhere from R300 - R500 each, which is expensive, but considering it is 30mA Class A @ 10kA (Icn), I think is pretty well priced actually.

**AndyD** · 27-Jun-17, 12:56 AM

I've given up trying to find them here and I've been importing my own for a good while. http://www.theforumsa.co.za/forums/s...ier-for-RCBO-s

**Lofti** · 05-Apr-21, 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by AndyD

I've given up trying to find them here and I've been importing my own for a good while. http://www.theforumsa.co.za/forums/s...ier-for-RCBO-s

Hey Andy

Where do you import your RCBOs from. Been using them in the uk and I rate they are the way forward. Moving back to the SA soon so was just wondering where you import them from.

Thanks in advance
Jared

**Gnome** · 27-Jun-17, 12:49 PM

But how does one deal with the SANS/SABS approvals?

I've looked over the products and I have no doubt they would be approved, but I assume they need to be officially tested and approved?

**AndyD** · 27-Jun-17, 08:54 PM

SANS 60947 / IEC 60947 are interchangable, SANS adopted the IEC standard. We tend to use the Hager RCBO's which are IEC 60947 certified.

**markthespark** · 28-Jun-17, 03:06 PM

I don't have the 2017 regs yet but I have heard that we now have to call for separate earth leakage protection on geysers! It may be time to start incorporating these units to accommodate this regulation!

**AndyD** · 29-Jun-17, 11:45 AM

I'm not sure about the changes in regs but I really wish wholesalers would start stocking single-width module RCBO's, they've been available for several years already in many countries.

**ians** · 13-Mar-20, 07:12 PM

I pay R460 for a DB complete with a main switch...60 amp e/l unit... 20 amp geyser combo...40 amp stove...2 x plugs and 2 x lights circuit breakers ... R 360 is a bit steep for 1 x unit... cant say i have ever seen a swan product in a DB.

**ians** · 21-May-21, 04:56 PM

Check with Mantech ... Swan is in the same building as mantech in Durban and I noticed they now sell swan products.

**Gnome** · 29-Jun-17, 12:02 PM

@AndyD: Do you have recommended suppliers to source these from?

Personally I prefer the Schneider Electrical breakers. My issue with the Hager breakers are that they are lacking in the technical details about their product. I can't really find much online. And of the bunch they are the most expensive. Both Schneider and Chint have extensive documents detailing everything.

Lack of technical documents to me is a warning sign.

But admittedly I may not be searching in the right places