We have introduced the consumer units from Hager here, and there is a substantial guide to the 17th edition consumer units – part 1 and part 2 – and yet there is still more to present concerning the consumer units: some features, benefits, advices for installation, and the flush fit of the Hager Consumer Units(especially [...]

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The Consumer Unit range from Hager has been designed to fit into today’s home environment. Whether the Consumer Unit houses electrical distribution or smart control devices, the units colour and form have been designed to complement and integrate into the home. With familiar yet stylish lines the unit provides ease of access for all.
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RCD – Residual Current Device
RCD – Residual Current Device – is a generic term for all types of residual current operated device which by definition is: A mechanical switching device or association of devices intended to cause the opening of the contacts when the residual current attains a given value under specified conditions. The more [...]

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Continue reading about RCD – Residual Current Device, principle of operation; RCD, RCCB, RCBO, CBR and SRCD

One of the newest and most innovative consumer unit manufactured by Hager is the 18 Way Flexible Configurable Consumer Unit. This consumer unit is a configurable split load board with 100A Switch and 2 x RCCBs, plus configurable outgoing ways for RCBOs in one row. This system allows the contractor to choose his configuration allowing [...]

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After laying the “theoretical” foundation, and talking about the rules and regulations concerning the sockets, the cables or installations in the bathrooms, we can go on to see more about some practical consumer unit arrangements. The following options, each with their own benefits, can be considered by the installation designer:

Consumer Unit Arrangements – not permitted [...]

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