Why Must I have a Metal Consumer Unit or Fuse Box - IP Ratings, Cable Glands and Torque Screwdrivers

Students training aid on why we now install metal (steel) consumer units (fuse boards, fuse box or distribution boards in domestic dwellings (houses). This video outlines the reasons why in a domestic dwelling the consumer unit needs to now be metal and this can help prevent the spread of an electrical fire. We also look at the importance of IP ratings, torque screwdrivers and cable glands. == 🕐 Time Stamps - Cut to the action 🕕 == 00:00 - Metal consumer units 00:32 - Maximum load of 100 amps 00:53 - The need for a torque screwdriver 01:14 - Fire damage 01:40 - Cable glands 02:13 - Support the tails 02:48 - IP ratings explained 04:23 - What's inside a consumer unit Videos are training aids for City and Guilds (C and G) and EAL courses Level 1, 2, 3 plus AM2, AM2S and AM2E. 🔵 Under standing your consumer unit video link    • Understanding your Consumer Unit (Fuse Boa...   Videos are training aids for City and Guilds (C and G) and EAL courses Level 1, 2, 3 plus AM2, AM2S and AM2E. You can follow me day by day on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter lookout for "GSH Electrical. ▶️ FACEBOOK   / gshelectrical   ▶️ INSTAGRAM   / brihzmraygdtmjmdb9lunqodmevqsbddki3qpq0   ▶️ TWITTER   / gsh_electrical   ▶️ TikTok https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRBLFdhe/ #GSHElectrical #Electricaltrainingvideos