MEM Memshield 2 RCBO POD
The 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 MEM Circuit Breakers
MEM first started manufacturing circuit breakers in 1965 and were one of the UK's biggest names in circuit protection. Now they go under the trade name of Eaton but still use the MEM name on some products.
Some ranges of MEM are still available to buy new from Eaton but most wholesalers don't stock these products and Eaton have for some reason chosen to charge silly money. Expect to pay around £400 + VAT for a 32A m9 triple pole breaker! That's probably why MEM is our best seller.
We keep in the stock the following ranges of obsolete MEM circuit breakers :
Memera 21 – These are M6 Type 1 MCB's. Usually used in domestic installations.
Memera 2000 – There are several different styles of MCB's in this range but all will fit any Memera 2000 board.
Memera 2000AD – These have a narrow terminal and only fit boards specifically marked Memera 2000AD. They won't fit in older boards.
Memshield 1 – These are a commercial breaker and come in various types (Type 2,3,B,C & D) depending upon the age. Most are M9 rated.
Memshield 2 – These are also a commercial breaker and come in types B,C & D. These also will fit into all Memera 2000 range boards.
As well as keeping a range of MCB's we also stock RCD's, Main Switches and RCBO's.