Consumer Units

Domestic consumer units for every installation

Explore our range of domestic consumer units, devices and accessories to help organise and manage your home electrical circuits. Find options for garages, EV charging, multi tariff setups and more, so you can plan a layout that works for your installation needs.

Types of Consumer Units

Use these subcategories to focus on the kind of consumer unit or related equipment you need for your project. From core boards to accessories and enclosures, you can quickly narrow down to the most relevant options.

• Domestic Accessories: Provides add-ons and extras to complete or adapt existing consumer unit installations in the home.
• Domestic Devices: Offers protective and control components to populate and tailor domestic boards to each circuit layout.
• Dual RCD Boards: Used to split circuits across two residual current devices to support more flexible circuit grouping in a property.
• EV Consumer Units: Designed to serve dedicated electric vehicle charging circuits within domestic installations.
• Flush Consumer Units: Provides options intended to sit recessed within walls to keep electrical distribution neat and discreet.
• Garage / EV Compatible Units: Supports outbuilding and charging-point supplies with focused distribution solutions for these locations.
• Garage Consumer Units: Used to manage power distribution for garages, workshops and other ancillary domestic spaces.
• High Integrity Consumer Units: Offers layouts that help keep important circuits organised within more complex home installations.
• Main Switch & RCD Consumer Units: Provides board configurations that combine a main isolator with residual current protection for grouped circuits.
• Modular Enclosures: Used to house modular protective devices and controls, giving flexibility in how small systems are assembled.
• Multi Tariff Consumer Units: Designed to help organise circuits in properties that make use of multiple electricity tariffs or supplies.
• RCBO Consumer Units: Offers boards configured to work with individual RCBO devices for more circuit-specific protection setups.
• RCCB Consumer Units: Provides distribution solutions that use residual current circuit breakers to protect groups of circuits.
• Shop By Brand: Helps you browse consumer units and related equipment organised by manufacturer preference.
• Surge Protected Boards: Used where protection against transient overvoltage events needs to be incorporated into the distribution board.

Product Types and Ranges for Consumer Units

This table groups different consumer unit types with some of the commonly available ranges and brand-backed options. Use it to compare the main styles of consumer units and identify matching product families for your installation needs.

Trusted Brands in Consumer Units

Explore a broad choice of domestic and specialist boards from leading electrical manufacturers. Find options for new installs, upgrades, garages, EV charging and more, all in one place.

• Click: Offers a wide range of metal consumer units, surge protection boards and accessories, ideal for modern domestic installations, garages and upgrade projects needing flexible circuit arrangements.
• Eaton: Provides metal clad boards, split-load and dual tariff consumer units along with accessories, helping electricians design practical layouts for homes, small commercial spaces and extensions.
• Fusebox: Covers main switch boards, RCBO boards, EV and garage units plus accessories, supporting everything from small domestic upgrades to larger multi-row installations with varied circuit needs.
• Garo Electric Ltd: Focuses on compact distribution boards, EV connection units and IP-rated enclosures, useful for electric vehicle charging setups and dedicated shower or outbuilding supplies.
• Greenbrook: Delivers metal distribution boards, high integrity configurations and garage units, giving installers practical options for domestic circuits, extensions and small ancillary buildings.
• Hager: Known for configurable consumer units, high integrity boards, EV charging units and accessories, helping create well-organised installations across standard homes and more complex properties.
• Lewden: Provides PRO range consumer units in multiple configurations, including dual tariff and dual row boards, supporting projects that require flexible circuit division and expansion capacity.
• MK: Supplies metal consumer units and compact RCBOs tailored to residential use, helping electricians refurbish existing boards or plan new-build installations with clear circuit separation.
• Rolec: Specialises in EV-focused consumer units and accessories, offering convenient ways to provide dedicated protection for electric vehicle charging points on single or three-phase supplies.
• Wylex: Covers high integrity boards, RCD-controlled and main switch units plus RCBOs and locks, helping installers handle anything from simple boards to more involved domestic rewires.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a consumer unit and what does it do?

A consumer unit, often called a fuse board, distributes electricity around a property and contains protective devices that disconnect circuits in the event of a fault.

How do I choose the right size consumer unit for my property?

Consider the number of circuits required now and in future, including kitchens, showers, EV chargers and outbuildings. An electrician can calculate demand and advise on an appropriate way count.

What is the difference between RCD, RCBO and main switch consumer units?

Main switch boards use separate protective devices on the circuits. RCD units group circuits under residual current devices, while RCBO boards give each circuit its own combined protection device.

Do I need surge protection in my consumer unit?

Many modern installations include surge protection to help reduce the impact of transient overvoltages on connected equipment. An electrician can advise if surge protection is appropriate for your installation.

Can I install or replace a consumer unit myself?

No, replacing or installing a consumer unit is not a DIY job. It must be carried out and tested by a qualified electrician who can verify the installation safely.

What is a high integrity consumer unit?

A high integrity board allows certain circuits to be placed on individual protective devices, while others are grouped, giving more flexibility in how critical and non-critical circuits are arranged.

Do I need a separate consumer unit for an electric vehicle charger?

Often a dedicated unit is used for EV charging to provide appropriate protection and isolation. An electrician will assess your supply and specify either a dedicated unit or additional circuits.

How often should a consumer unit be checked?

Periodic inspection is recommended as part of an electrical installation condition report. For rented or older properties, regular checks by a qualified electrician help confirm ongoing electrical safety.

What is the benefit of using RCBOs on each circuit?

Using RCBOs gives individual fault protection per circuit, which can help reduce disruption if a fault occurs, as only the affected circuit should trip rather than a wider group.

Can I add more circuits to an existing consumer unit?

Sometimes additional circuits can be added if spare capacity and ways are available. An electrician will inspect the existing board, assess loading and confirm if an upgrade or new board is required.

Need help choosing a consumer unit?

If you are unsure which consumer unit, configuration or accessories you need, our knowledgeable team is ready to help. Call us on 01424 220384 for friendly advice on the best options for your project.