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British Gas British General IP65 Garage Kit CFGAR2-01
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Lewden SRGT2CU Surge Device TYPE2 20KA for Cons. Unit
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City Plumbing has a range of consumer units for sale. It’s essential to have your consumer unit checked regularly by a qualified electrician to ensure it's in good working order and meets current safety standards. Older fuse boxes may need to be upgraded to modern consumer units with RCDs and MCBs for enhanced safety.
By understanding the role of consumer units and ensuring they’re properly maintained, you can help protect your home and family from electrical hazards.
What Are Consumer Units?
Also known as fuse boards or distribution boards, consumer units are the central hub for the electrical system in a home or building. It's where the incoming electricity supply is received and then safely distributed to various circuits throughout the property.
Why Are Consumer Units So Important?
- Safety: Consumer units play a crucial role in protecting the electrical system and occupants from electrical hazards such as electrical shocks and fires.
- Control: These units provide a central point for controlling the power supply to different parts of the property.
- Maintenance: Consumer units allow for easy access to fuses and circuit breakers for maintenance and troubleshooting.
The Key Components of a Consumer Unit
- Main Switch: This is the primary on/off switch for the entire electrical system. It allows you to isolate the power supply to the property completely.
- Residual Current Device (RCD): An RCD is a safety device that monitors the balance of electrical current flowing in and out of the circuits. If there's an imbalance, indicating a potential earth fault or electrical shock hazard, the RCD will quickly trip and cut off the power supply.
- Circuit Breakers (MCBs): These are individual switches that protect specific circuits within the property, such as lighting circuits, socket outlets, and appliance circuits. If a circuit is overloaded or there's a fault, the MCB will trip and isolate that particular circuit.
- Fuse: A fuse is an older type of protective device that uses a thin metal wire to break the circuit if there's an overload or fault. When the fuse blows, it needs to be replaced.
What Types of Consumer Units Does City Plumbing Sell?
City Plumbing Supplies sells a fantastic selection of consumer units along with enclosures, main switches, fused main switches, surge devices, and surge protector kits. We also stock some of the most sought-after quality brands, including:
British Gas
CP (Electric)
Deta
Elucian
Hager
Lewden
Niglon
Wylex
Shop Consumer Units at City Plumbing
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With over 350 branches nationwide, our prices are always competitive to make sure you get all your projects finished on budget.
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