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

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RCD’s also work by detecting an imbalance between the Live and the Neutral conductors and this feature is a requirement for all Class 2 double insulated equipment.

The 18th edition was released in January 2019 and introduced a number of changes to the wiring regulations. is simply a trade term given to any consumer unit below four way - but usually, just two ways - commonly used in outhouses, sheds, and garages, where a couple of circuits may be required for lighting and tools. 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. Used in conjunction with the circuit protection devices - (RCD, RCBO & MCB) - these four types of consumer unit offer the homeowner and electrician huge flexibility of circuit design and budget. It is important to understand that in most domestic properties it would be possible to use any one of the four types of consumer unit, the decision being governed by budget and attitude to circuit separation. Connection Integrity: All connections within the consumer unit should be secure, properly terminated, and free from any signs of overheating or damage.Despite the limitations of dual RCD consumer units, they remain extremely popular due to the cost. Indeed, most 'fully loaded' consumer units are dual RCD configurations. All households are different - from one bedroom apartments in the city to large country houses and all of them use electricity in different ways: Some have electric showers, some have electric hobs, others have tropical fish tanks, some have outdoor lighting and water pumps while others have workshops with machinery... A special device that combines the functionality of both RCD and MCB, protecting against both overload and earth leakage. This offers complete circuit separationnegating nuisance tripping. Type of consumer unit: As we discovered in the previous section, there are a wide variety of different types of consumer unit, each priced differently

Condition of old unit: When replacing a fuse box or consumer unit you may be charged a fee to remove the old unit. This charge may increase if the old unit is in poor conditionSize of home: Larger homes have more electrical items and will, therefore, require a higher capacity box or unit which in turn are more expensive