Aboard connections

Why choose an RCBO with A, B, or C curve, specifically for a boat?
The trip curve determines how quickly an MCB will trip in response to overcurrent. A curve is the most sensitive, too much so for a boat. B curve Trips at 3-5 times the rated current and is the most common in domestic installations. C curve Trips at 5-10 times the rated current.

Don't confuse Type and Curve when dealing with RCBOs.
 
If I had to fit up a consumer unit, I would have an incoming 16 amp MCB and a 16 amp RCD (Probably 2 pole) or a combined MCB/RCD (RCBO) something like this. https://www.screwfix.com/p/british-...-c-curve-bidirectional-rcbo-double-pole/911yc Note type A.
I would then have a 16 amp SP MCB for the power (Sockets) and a 6 amp for lighting. As a minimum. You don't need more than 16 amp breakers as that is standard supply in most marinas.
As for what you have under your bunk. Picture please and CSA of cables with description of what they feed.
I think your head is in domestic wiring mode Alex :LOL: Lighting on boats are usually DC

If there are only sockets i'd just fit a 16A RCBO, I like SP&N RCBOs for boats as they are single module, so less space,

https://www.screwfix.com/p/british-general-fortress-16a-30ma-type-a-sp-n-b-curve-compact-rcbo/969vf

B curve rather than C ?
 
I think your head is in domestic wiring mode Alex :LOL: Lighting on boats are usually DC

If there are only sockets i'd just fit a 16A RCBO, I like SP&N RCBOs for boats as they are single module, so less space,

https://www.screwfix.com/p/british-general-fortress-16a-30ma-type-a-sp-n-b-curve-compact-rcbo/969vf

B curve rather than C ?
Depends wether or not you want a mains light or not :ROFLMAO: Otherwise agree. also with B curve.
Just to further clarify when talking MCB's and RCD's (RCBO's) it can be absolutely confusing in relation to type and curve. The manufacturers and retailers don't help with their descriptions.
Curve A,B,C or D as you have pointed out is the tripping time curve for the Circuit breaker. Type AC, A, B. etc is the type designation for the Residual current device. AC will trip with standard ac current but can be come saturated with a DC component and fail to operate. Type A, B etc will trip with different levels and forms of ac and DC current present. That is a very simple explanation. The modern thinking is to fit Type A in most domestic type installations, where DC components from inverters and other electronic devices such as phone chargers etc can be present. I believe that in Germany for example Type AC is now banned.
 
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Depends wether or not you want a mains light or not :ROFLMAO: Otherwise agree. also with B curve.
Just to further clarify when talking MCB's and RCD's (RCBO's) it can be absolutely confusing in relation to type and curve. The manufacturers and retailers don't help with their descriptions.
Curve A,B,C or D as you have pointed out is the tripping time curve for the Circuit breaker. Type AC, A, B. etc is the type designation for the Residual current device. AC will trip with standard ac current but can be come saturated with a DC component and fail to operate. Type A, B etc will trip with different levels and forms of ac and DC current present. That is a very simple explanation. The modern thinking is to fit Type A in most domestic type installations, where DC components from inverters and other electronic devices such as phone chargers etc can be present. I believe that in Germany for example Type AC is now banned.

Further to my last. RCD(RCBO) Types. N.B. The type fitted by the OP (F&S) is type AC:(

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Aboard today. Here is a pic of the shore power cable where it enters the choc bloc.

I have replaced this with a wago box screwed to the locker floor.

I've put the consumer unit back to.its original configuration.
 

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I would.now like to replace the RCD as suggested.

If I fit an RCBO am I correct in thinking it replaces both the RCD and MCB, so there will be only one switch in the consumer unit?
 
I would.now like to replace the RCD as suggested.
Good (y)
If I fit an RCBO am I correct in thinking it replaces both the RCD and MCB, so there will be only one switch in the consumer unit?
Yes, that's correct.

This one takes up the same space as one of the old MCBs in your consumer unit https://www.screwfix.com/p/british-general-fortress-16a-30ma-type-a-sp-n-b-curve-compact-rcbo/969vf

Only use it for the 4 sockets you have described. If you have anything else fit them with their own RCBO. If you fit a mains charger, for instance, fit it with its own, correctly rated RCBO.

You can use Wago connectors, in the Wago box, suitable fixed/supported to join the cables.
 
Scewfix products are different here in Ireland. I can't see that specific one on the ie site.

Amazon have this for a couple of quid less than scewfix.
 

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Good (y)

Yes, that's correct.

This one takes up the same space as one of the old MCBs in your consumer unit https://www.screwfix.com/p/british-general-fortress-16a-30ma-type-a-sp-n-b-curve-compact-rcbo/969vf

Only use it for the 4 sockets you have described. If you have anything else fit them with their own RCBO. If you fit a mains charger, for instance, fit it with its own, correctly rated RCBO.

You can use Wago connectors, in the Wago box, suitable fixed/supported to join the cables.
Maybe 6 amp 🤣
 
Look like they are more expensive than in the UK. How about : RCBO 16AMP 6KA B CURVE 30MA CLASS A 2 POLE 2 MOD
That looks better as it is a 2 pole RCBO. Most of the narrow ones are only single pole so if you are in a marina with reversed live and neutral you will not be protected.
Don't be confused by an RCD that will have a working current marked on it but it is not designed as a trip for that current.
 
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