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SURGE PROTECTION DEVICES
Consumer unit fitted with aWylexType 2 Surge Protection
Device (SPD) connected at the main switch.
Wylex have a range of Type 1 andType 2 SPDs that can be
fitted into any single or three phase distribution unit. These
offer protection against over voltage surges from lightning or
transient switching voltage surges. This is inline with the new
sections 534 and 443 of the amended 17th edition wiring
regulations
Surge protection unit
METERING - ENERGY MONITORS
Consumer unit fitted with an ‘Efergy’ Energy Monitor;
connected within the consumer unit is a current transformer
and mains fed transmitter that sends the energy usage
‘wireless’ to a separate ‘Efergy’ Elite or E2 energy display
monitor.
Consumers can see how much energy they are using and cost
in real time, which helps them to save energy and reduce their
carbon foot print with instantaneous readings as electrical
items are switched off or turned down
Wireless Energy Monitored unit
PREWIRED PLUG-IN CONNECTORS
Consumer unit fitted with plug in connectors pre wired to
each MCB that has been specifically manufactured for
prefabricated wiring / modular wiring systems.
Prefabricated / Offsite constructed buildings are becoming a
more popular method of manufacture as developers strive to
reduce costs, save energy and time for building construction at
site.These prefabricated modular wiring systems commonly
known as a “plug and play” wiring, are used extensively for this
type of construction allowing quick and instantaneous
connection of consumer units & distribution boards within
the building .
Plug and play unit
COMPLETE ENERGY CONTROL
This High Integrity duplex metal consumer unit fitted with a
Type 1 SPD connected at the main switch, a 20A contactor,
7 day digital time clock, 1 channel disc type time clock, and a
secondary MID Meter.
The SPD offers protection against lightning strikes as this
3 storey apartment is fitted with a lightning conductor. There
was a requirement for outdoor lighting control and timed
circuits plus the MID meter was monitoring half the circuits in
the consumer unit because these were feeding a sub letting
within the property.
Custom built duplex unit
The following examples are all pre-populated consumer units fitted with various ratings of MCBs and RCBOs plus
additional accessory equipment as described:-