BG Electrical Circuit Protection Shower Kit, IP65 Rated Metal Enclosure, 63 Amp, 240 x 176 mm

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When it comes to a modern split consumer unit, the use of RCDs is necessary for 2 reasons to meet the wiring regulations.

A standard ring main, final main, ring circuit or final circuit ring How Does a Final Ring Circuit or Ring Main Work? 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. To find out all about these circuits and how they are wired up, read on below. Ring Mains, Wiring Regulations and Electrical Safety This range of all metal enclosures are manufactured from steel and are compliant with the 17th Edition Wiring Regulations, Amendment 3. Enclosure kits are supplied complete with devices, DIN rail, neutral cable, neutral and earth terminals and a busbar. To do away with any potential issues such as these, the older fuse wires have been replaced by their modern equivalent, the MCB or miniature circuit breaker.First of all, switch off the main switch or related MCB breaker in the main distribution board or consumer unit and make sure the main supply is turned off. In this guide we take a look at the consumer unit and how it works, read on to find out more. Rules and Regulations for Electricity in Your Home Disconnect the power supply (and make sure it is really switched OFF) before servicing, repairing or installing electrical equipment. To do so, switch off the main switch in the main consumer unit or distribution board. The modern consumer unit also has a range of other safety features including a main switch that controls the power to the entire unit, that, once switched off, will turn the power off to the entire house.

Firstly, MCB’s are clipped on to the DIN rail and positioned as required for the number of circuits that are being run from the consumer unit. A Garage Consumer is a type of consumer unit and distribution board (aka mini consumer unit) used to extend and provide electric supply to the exterior buildings such as shed, workshop or other outdoor installations in the garage. 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.

One final point – If you still have an old style fuse box as opposed to a consumer unit, then this almost certainly won’t be compliant with the latest wiring and electrical regulations so you should think about getting it changed for a much safer modern consumer unit as soon as you can. The Consumer Unit – What is it?

Again, it entirely depends on your existing electrical layout as to how this is done, but your electrician will certainly know. The split board shown here has one RCD and is a simple version to show the user how the board works, however most modern split load boards feature 2 RCD’s.

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These rules exist for very good reasons as if it’s too long you are asking the circuit to use much more energy than it is designed for. More energy = more heat and when this happens, cables can very easily catch fire! Outdoor Appliances 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!