Garage Consumer Unit IP65 4 Way Fuse Box Fitted with RCD 63amp 30ma + 1X6amp, 2X20amp & 1X32amp mcbs

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We offer a wide range of clip in plastic cable protector plates to protect the incoming and outgoing cables to remove the need of using a grommet strip that can be difficult to install especially when bringing cables into the board, the rectangular knockouts also provide a larger area to bring cables into the board rather than the traditional round knockouts. The unit distributes the electricity, via newer RCD’s and MCB’s that replace the older fuses, to all of the different circuits used in your home such as the sockets, lights, cooker and any others.

A split load board is designed for total safety and incorporates an RCD (Residual Current Device, shown as E in the picture above) as well as the double pole switch ( D). AFDDs are likely to become mandatory in the future as further protection against fires caused by faulty domestic wiring. IP rated consumer units are a morespecialist unit for wet areas such as outdoor spaces, pools, and spas. Claims are sourced from a survey conducted by Deep Blue Thinking on a nationally representative UK sample in November 2021. SPDs are installed between the outside feed and the main switch in your consumer unit and will trip if any inward surge is detected.

Also you should be aware that some years ago, the standard wire colours used in the UK were changed so that they harmonised with those used in Europe so you may have several different colours of wire in your home. Usually caused by lightning strikes, but can be caused by power surges from elsewhere, these surges into your domestic fuse board can be devastating to your homes wiring. Location and Accessibility: Consumer units should be installed in a location that is easily accessible for maintenance and inspection. In terms of the law, RCD’s are only required to be installed in a new build, where additions or major alterations are done to an existing property or when a rewire is carried out. Now that you know exactly what a consumer unit is and what role it plays in terms of the electrics in your home, it’s time to look at it in a little more detail so that you know the role of each component inside.

Newer and safer, consumer units also break the electrical circuit if the power in the home rises too high. They are installed at the main electrical service entrance and are also known as "primary protection devices.

In addition, where surge protection devices are installed at the origin of the installation, it may also be beneficial to install surge protection device downstream at equipment level. To do away with any potential issues such as these, the older fuse wires have been replaced by their modern equivalent, the MCB or miniature circuit breaker. What this means is that you have the necessary knowledge and skills to install, fully test and then issue a works certificate for any electrical work carried out in the home.