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Consumer units Hager 18-way dual RCD (4 boards) — Newcastle

Newcastle·4 boards·Listed 13d ago
£300/lot
~40kg CO₂e saved

Sold by Newcastle Reclaim Co. (Demolition) · Ref L0678

Contact sellerHow buying works

Condition grade 7/10 (Reclaimed). Assessed by the seller at listing; figures below relate to this specific lot of 4 boards.

About this lot

Metal-clad consumer units, all new, boxed. Surplus to a residential development. Located in Newcastle — collection or arranged regional delivery available. Direct from Newcastle Reclaim Co., a demolition operating out of Newcastle; live for 13 days.

This is exactly the kind of material that typically ends up in a skip costing the seller money; buying it diverts it back into a build. It is sold as reclaimed: character included, surprises excluded — read the defect notes below before bidding your time.

Measurements & specifications

Brand
Hager Design 30
Standard
18th Edition
Location
Newcastle
Ref
SB-72-08
Quantity / lot size
4 boards
Electrical safety
Insulation-resistance tested before listing
Standards
BS 7671 18th Edition compatible
Batch check
5 units function-tested from the lot
Packaging
On original drum/reel

Condition report & known defects

7/10
  • Decommissioned professionally with test certification — see measurements table.
  • Expect natural variation in tone and texture across the batch — this is the appeal of reclaimed stock.
  • Minor handling marks from salvage and palletising; nothing affecting use.

Carbon & sustainability notes

Choosing this lot over new product avoids an estimated 40 kg CO₂e — benchmarked against manufacturing new fittings and copper cable (copper ~4 kg CO₂e per kg; an LED panel ~25 kg CO₂e).

For scale: roughly 236 km in a typical petrol car, or a year's absorption for 2 established trees.

With Part Z and embodied-carbon reporting moving up the agenda, documented reuse like this is increasingly worth recording in your project's carbon log.

Collection & delivery

  • Buyer collection in Newcastle; kerbside hand-load or forklift by arrangement.
  • Nationwide pallet courier available — typically £70–£110 per pallet, 2–4 working days.
  • Viewings welcomed by appointment; the measurements table above reflects what was checked at listing.

Typical applications

  • EV charger sub-main runs (SWA stock)
  • Hospitality and retail feature lighting
  • Garden, outbuilding and security lighting
  • Full rewires and consumer unit upgrades

How to buy, collect and install this lot

  1. 1Confirm your requirement against the measurements above — bring a tape and the 4 boards figure when you visit Newcastle Reclaim Co. in Newcastle.
  2. 2Reserve the lot in writing with a deposit; get the batch/reference (L0678) and condition grade (7/10) on the receipt.
  3. 3Arrange transport: pallet truck on site; tail-lift vehicles recommended. Confirm access at your delivery address (width, overhead clearance, forklift or hand-ball).
  4. 4On arrival, check the count against the 4 boards stated and photograph any transit damage before signing the delivery note.
  5. 5Store correctly on site — for electrical, that means dry, level and off the ground; keep original packaging on until the day of use where possible.
  6. 6Dry-lay or trial-fit a small sample first to confirm electrical performs as expected in your specific application before committing the whole lot.
  7. 7Log the reuse for your project records: photograph the seller invoice, capture the ~40 kg CO₂e figure and save this listing URL in your embodied-carbon file.

Pre-purchase checklist

  • Measure twice — confirm 4 boards covers your net requirement plus a 11% waste/cutting allowance.
  • View in person or request a video walkround from Newcastle Reclaim Co.; do not rely on the hero photograph alone.
  • Check condition against the 7/10 grade above — ask which specific defects apply to the units you'll actually receive.
  • Confirm the batch or shade reference (L0678) so what you inspect is what you collect.
  • Agree collection or delivery cost in writing — pallet, hiab, flatbed or hand-ball each price very differently.
  • Verify VAT position: is the £300/lot figure ex-VAT or inclusive? Trade sellers default to ex-VAT.
  • Ask about returns or replacements if the delivered quantity falls short — reputable demolitions stand behind the stated count.
  • Screenshot this listing (title, price, condition, CO₂ figure) as your negotiation baseline — surplus prices drift as lots age.
  • Check compatibility if you're matching existing material (brick blend, tile shade, timber section) with a physical sample first.
  • Book collection or delivery within your reservation window — reclaimed lots at this price rarely sit for long.

Price in context

  • At £300/lot, this lot sits roughly 28% below current UK merchant list for equivalent new material — the typical spread for reclaimed electrical.
  • Delivered-to-door pricing (including pallet freight within ~57 miles of Newcastle) tends to add £70–£95 to the headline figure; collection stays as advertised.
  • Comparable reclaimed lots in the surplus electrical & lighting category have moved on SurplusBuilder within 4 days of listing — well-priced surplus doesn't linger.

Sustainability deep-dive

The headline saving on this listing (~40 kg CO₂e) is benchmarked against manufacturing new fittings and copper cable (copper ~4 kg CO₂e per kg; an LED panel ~25 kg CO₂e). That's the embodied-carbon figure — the emissions locked into new material at the point of manufacture, before it ever reaches your site.

In UK building terms, embodied carbon typically accounts for 40–60% of a project's whole-life emissions once operational energy is decarbonised. Reusing electrical like this lot from Newcastle bypasses the manufacturing stage entirely, which is why substitution consistently outperforms offsetting on lifecycle assessments.

For projects tracking against Part Z (the proposed embodied-carbon amendment to the Building Regulations), BREEAM Mat 01 credits, or the RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge, reused material counts at zero embodied carbon in the A1–A3 modules. Keep the seller invoice, this listing URL and the CO₂e figure together in your carbon file.

Beyond carbon: buying this lot from Newcastle Reclaim Co. keeps first-quality electrical out of the UK construction waste stream (currently ~62 million tonnes/year, per DEFRA). It supports the circular-economy supply chain — sellers who divert stock only continue diverting when there's a viable resale route.

Questions about this lot

Can surplus electrical gear be used in a certified install?+

Yes — new surplus carries the same markings and standards as merchant stock. Your electrician certifies the installation, not the purchase route.

Is part-used cable drum length guaranteed?+

The stated length is measured, not estimated — Newcastle Reclaim Co. re-measures drums on listing with a ±1m tolerance.

Are the LED fittings covered by warranty?+

End-of-line stock typically retains the manufacturer's product warranty from date of purchase — keep the invoice as proof.

What payment and paperwork should I expect from Newcastle Reclaim Co.?+

Newcastle Reclaim Co. issues a VAT invoice on collection or dispatch — bank transfer is standard, card on request. For anything over £500 we recommend a written spec confirmation before paying, so the exact electrical description and quantity are on record.

Can I reserve this lot while I organise transport from Newcastle?+

A short reservation (typically 48–72 hours) is usually possible with a 10% holding deposit. Surplus stock moves quickly, especially reclaimed lots at this price point — confirm the hold in writing so the seller doesn't re-list.

Is this suitable for a Part L / Part Z reporting project?+

Yes — the ~40 kg CO₂e saving is calculable against the benchmark in the sustainability notes above; keep this listing URL as evidence for your embodied-carbon log.

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