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

Product Information

Following the latest amendment to the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, Main Switch Consumer units are now commonly populated with Type 2 Surge Protection Devices as standard. Of these boards, the FuseBox F2014MX is proving to be a very popular fuse board. It features 14 usable ways which can be populated with Type A RCBOs or the latest Arc Fault Detection devices (AFDD). High Integrity consumer units are becoming increasingly popular with electricians - becausethey make circuit design easy - and homeowners - because they offer excellent protection without breaking the bank. They are particularly good in projects requiring 12 or more circuits. Surge Protection: In certain installations, particularly where there is a risk of lightning strikes or power surges, surge protection devices may be required. Once the old one is out of the way, the new one is fixed in place. Step 2 – Add Main Double Pole Isolation Switch and RCD

Once the first MCB is connected up, the others are connected in the same way, ensuring that each is connected to the correct size of MCB for the item(s) it’s powering.Now that you know exactly what elements make up a standard consumer unit and why they are needed it’s time to look at exactly how they are wired up and why this is done a particular way. Obviously, when a consumer unit is being installed the power to your entire house is isolated so that everything can be connected up and tested before it put live for use! Type 1+2 surge protection devices combine the features of Type 1 and Type 2 SPDs in a single device, providing comprehensive protection against surges caused by lightning strikes and other sources. These devices are designed to be installed at the main electrical service entrance and at critical sub-distribution boards, offering maximum protection for the entire installation. If this isn’t done then it can lead to all manner of issues when reconnecting and testing the circuits, so it’s best for both your electrician and also you to know if there are issues before any work is started. Periodic Inspection and Testing: Regular inspection and testing of the consumer unit and associated circuits should be conducted to ensure ongoing safety and compliance.

With three neutralbars, which in essence gives three banks of circuits - A 'High Integrity Consumer Unit'offers the best of both worlds... Read on to discover more about fuse boxes and consumer units, essential factors to consider and the cost of replacing a fuse box with a consumer unit. Cost of replacing fuse box with consumer unit This is posisble, only if the consumer unit is tested and meets the current Wiring regulation requirments. In pretty much every other configuration they are a required feature for each and every individual circuit.

Features and Benefits

Along with an MCB for each circuit and the wiring required to wire up each MCB (more on this below), that’s pretty much it in terms of what you’ll find in a consumer unit, however there are some exceptions depending on what it’s serving, whether it’s domestic or industrial etc. Qualified Installation: The installation of a consumer unit should be performed by a qualified electrician who is familiar with the regulations and safety requirements. A ' Main Switch Consumer Unit' is so called because it is supplied empty of all protection devices except the main switch. Whilst it may be populated with an RCD and MCBs. There are 4 main types of consumer unit setup found in UK homes today; The single load consumer unit, the split load consumer unit, the consumer unit with RCBO’s and the High Integrity Consumer Unit: Single Load Board

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. See our wire colours project here for more information. Every consumer unit functions differently and there are numerous different types to choose from. This includes: Flush consumer units are one which is recessed into the wall. All four main consumer unit types are available in flush versions. They are functionally the same as a standard amendment 3 enclosure but are aesthetically better with a very slim profile.As we are all taught from a very young age, electricity is extremely dangerous and if you don’t know what you’re doing with it, working on or around it should be left to the professionals! This is certainly no different when it comes to consumer units. 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. Residual Current Devices (RCD): Like circuit breaker supervisors (CBS), RCDs typically cover half of your home each and will also cut out the electricity if the current rises too high Although used in most types of consumer unit setup, they are not required for those with RCBO’s as these do exactly the same job but with additional safety features. 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. Especially if this equipment is some distance from the origin and vulnerable or essential equipment.

The major difference between this type of consumer unit and the below type is that this one does not feature an RCD’s so in terms of it’s relevance today, is now considered a little old-hat! The defining difference between this and other types of consumer units is the fact that it does not have a 'Main Switch'. Isolation of the board is handled by the single RCD. In other words, all incoming electricity is managed by the RCD - hence the name.

What are MCB’s?

Essentially, if an EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is carried out on such a setup and it is found that everything is working as it should be then all should be well, as long as there are no outside or zoned circuits that require an RCD. Hager consumer units have a range of features that make them a popular choice for electrical installations. Some of the features of Hager consumer units include: One of the most important jobs your electrician will (or should) do before starting such a job is to first ensure they test all of the existing circuits in the property to make sure they function correctly and have no issues. If an intumescent strip is used for fire sealing, they must not be used inside of our boards. Taken from instructions. Tests on Hager consumer units have indicated that there is no specific need for external fire rated cable glands or intumescent sealing in addition to the guidance below, with respect to achieving a non-combustible enclosure. However, this does not preclude the designer/installer from using fire rated cable glands or external intumescent sealing should they consider necessary. To conclude, internal intumescent pads shall not be used.