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

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It features 14 usable ways which can be populated with Type A RCBOs or the latest Arc Fault Detection devices (AFDD). However, this does not preclude the designer/installer from using fire rated cable glands or external intumescent sealing should they consider necessary. When it comes to a modern split consumer unit, the use of RCDs is necessary for 2 reasons to meet the wiring regulations.

of the sections are each protected by an RCD and in turn each of there individual circuits are protected by an MCB.Once everything has been tested and confirmed safe, the consumer unit is then commissioned and the power turned back on.

Surge Protection: In certain installations, particularly where there is a risk of lightning strikes or power surges, surge protection devices may be required. These are generally reserved for items such as fire alarms, fire suppression, medical equipment and the such, where under no circumstances should they go off. This type of consumer unit layout has really emerged in recent years in response to the nuisance tripping addition to the wiring regulations. The 18th Edition of BS 7671, recommends the use of these to provide additional protection against fire.Unlike circuit breakers or RCDs, an AFDD does not have an electromechanical trigger, but utilises electronic technology to analyse the signature (waveform) of an arc. Compliant with latest safety standards: Hager consumer units are designed to meet the latest electrical safety standards, such as the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations. This consumer unit, like the RCBO version was mainly born out the nuisance tripping addition to the wiring regulations and in effect combines the best features of each of the other types of configuration.