IMPACT DRIVER vs CONSUMER UNIT – The results are SHOCKING

What happens when you use an impact driver to install a consumer unit? We know it’s a terrible way to carry out an electrical installation but we went ahead anyway.

Manufacturers of circuit breakers and consumer units receive lots of warranty returns caused by electricians using impact drivers. So we decided to see exactly what happens to the terminals inside a consumer unit, Lewden RCBO and an expensive Wylex AFDD.

With BS7671 amendment 2 just around the corner, the use of AFDD’s in consumer units is expected to increase. Is it worth the risk of damage using an impact driver on an expensive device?

✅ More from the eFIXX Talk the Torque series:
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