Deluxe AC Mains Consumer Unit With 2 x Double Pole MCBs + RCD

  (4 Reviews)
Price:  £50.35   (£41.96 Exc. VAT)

Product code:  P03544

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This compact mini consumer unit is an essential safety device for fitting a 240V system to a caravan, campervan, motorhome or boat.

The deluxe enclosure contains a fast-acting 25A, 30mA RCD with a 'test ' function and double-pole, 6A and 10A miniature circuit breakers. It also features a reverse polarity indicator warning light that illuminates red if the live and neutral at the site supply are reversed.

It comes pre-wired with installation instructions and the clear cover unclips from the enclosure to allow access to the screws. 'Slide-out' tabs are located at the top and bottom of the unit to allow cable entry. 

Note: If you are unsure about installing this system yourself, please consult a qualified electrician.

Further information

Please click here for spare MCBs and RCDs for this unit.

  • RCD: 25A, 30mA, 2-pole fast acting with test switch, Type A
  • MCB: 1 x 6A double pole, 1 x 10A double pole, C-curve
  • Enclosure material: Plastic
  • Reverse-polarity indicator: Yes
  • Consumer unit dims: 182 (H) x 164 (W) x 97 (D) mm

Part Number:  PO104

Average Rating (4 Reviews):  
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Rating:  
Its an ok unit, appears to be the best of an ok bunch.
13 May 2024  | 

For a start the wiring diagram is wrong! It shows the line (live) and neutral connected! Thankfully, it is wired correctly.
The case is plastic where strictly speaking it should be metal for greater resistance against fire - as is required if this was to be installed in a house or garage etc. I understand there are no regulations for motorhomes etc.
It is fitted with 6amp and 10amp MCBs. The choice of 10amp puzzles me when UK plugs are a max of 13amps. That said, the MCB is to protect the wiring to the 13amp sockets which it would, but an MCB of 10amps could see it trip for items with a power rating of greater than 220-240V x 10amp = 2200-2400W e.g. a fan heater or a combination of devices such as a toaster and a kettle at 1000W and 1500W respectively = 2500W. It seemed too low to me. So I replaced it with a 16amp MCB which appears to be the only next available size from GACIA. (I wired the sockets with 2.5mm2 cable not the recommended 1.5mm2) for current carrying capacity of at least 16amp continuous in insulation at 60DegC! The only potential issue is the incoming supply should also be on a a max 16amp. So I could trip the campsite post.
I couldn't find a 13amp double pole 240V MCB on Google. Anyway it is the best of a ok-ish bunch for 13 May 2024.


Rating:  
Deluxe AC Mains Consumer Unit
14 November 2023  | 

A good unit for a van conversion or as in our case, updating a 35 year old van. The acrylic door is reversible for left or right hand installation and the MCB labels for charging and sockets is a nice touch as are the busbars linking the MCBs to the RCD. Not sure if the choice of C type for the MCBs is better than type A but overall the unit is compact and a great price. The knockout cable access on the rear panel could have been better thought out but a good little unit.


Rating:  
The Best I have Seen Currently
02 August 2023  | 

This unit does provide both Double Pole RCD and MCBs as required in the current BS regs. The RCD is type A which is good. I question whether the MCBs would be better if B rated then they would trip at a lower amount of current for normal domestic appliances. Also consideration needs to be given for fire protection and having this in a metal box would be a further improvement. Good product and a great price too.


Response:

Thank you very much for the feedback Greg!


Rating:  
Consumer unit
23 July 2023  | 

I have found that the items purchased from 12v planet have been good quality and were delivered extremely quickly.
They also offer very good, clear advice. Thank you


Response:

Thank you for the great feedback!

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