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MEM Memshield 2 RCBO POD

MEM Memshield 2 RCBO PODThe MEM Memshield 2 rcbo pod was a fantastic device that clipped onto an existing Memshield 2 MCB and basically converted it into a rcbo. The pods are not actually obsolete and are available from Eaton (who bought out MEM) but expect to pay around £70+ VAT at your local wholesaler. Eaton have mentioned discontinuing the item but I don't see that happening any time soon as there is still a lot of old breakers in use and I would imagine they are making good money on the item. Basically they have you over a barrel, unless you know where to get them cheap and that's where we come in 🙂

Not all pods are the same, some have long leads for triple pole boards and some have short leads for use in domestic boards. Also worth mentioning that the pods will fit the Memera 2000 range of MCB's as well but only the part numbers that start ALB or ALC.

Pods on their own as usually referred to as ‘Field Fit' which basically means you have to fit the pod to the mcb on site. Not a hard task but worth taking a look at the instructions of you have not done one before as they can be fragile and easily broken if you're not careful.

You can also buy MCB's pre-fitted with a pod in both the Memshield 2 and Memera 2000 ranges. These are usually just the 30mA size but field fit versions are availble is the following sizes:

MR10 – 10mA
MR30 – 30mA
MR100 – 100mA
MR300 – 300mA

Fitting instruction for pods can be downloaded form our Technical & Catalogue page.

Stock sells out really fast on the MEM Memshield 2 rcbo pod but to see our current range please click here.

 

 

 

 

Obsolete Square D Circuit Breakers

obsolete square D circuit breakersIf you're looking for obsolete square D circuit breakers then we usually have something in stock to help. Square D was initially an American company founded in 1902 in Detroit. It's best known in the UK for it's range of plug-in or push-fit circuit breakers.

Square D was bought out by Schneider in 1991 and although they changed the appearance of the circuit breakers the later versions will still fit the older boards.

Qwikline – This is the most common Square D breaker and the part numbers will always start QO. Available in types 2,3 & 4 with M6 or M9 breaking capacities for early BS3871 breakers or types B,C & D with 6kA or 10kA breaking capacities. These styles have the push-fit electrical connection and push-fit mechanical connection. These are available in single, double and triple pole.

Qwikline II -This range superseded the original Qwikline but the range was not as broad with only types B & C available and a breaking capacity of 6kA. These only come as single pole. Later versions were branded as Schneider but are identical to the Square D. They will also fit Loadcentre boards.

Loadcentre – This was a new range introduced by Schneider but using the brand name of Square D. This is more of a commercial range with types B,C & D available (B type only in single pole). They have a breaking capacity of 10kA and. Later versions were branded as Schneider but are identical to the Square D. These will also fit the Qwikline II boards.

Domae – This was the final range of MCB's branded as Square D. Unusually they are not the push-fit type which was what Square D was really known for. This range just uses a standard din-rail clips and was a ‘competitive' product aimed purely for the domestic market. Later versions were branded Schneider but are identical to the Square D.

As well as stocking a range of obsolete square D circuit breakers we also keep main switches, RCD's and RCBO's.