UK Plumbing & Electrical News

July 18, 2026

Consumer Units, MCBs, and RCBOs: Selecting and Installing a Split-Load Board to BS 7671:2018
A complete guide to consumer unit types, MCBs, and RCBOs for UK electricians under BS 7671:2018 Amendment 2 (2022). Covers split-load and all-RCBO boards, MCB tripping characteristics, RCD types and sensitivity, consumer unit sizing, installation steps, testing, and Part P certification requirements.
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July 18, 2026

Consumer Units, MCBs, and RCBOs: Selecting and Installing a Split-Load Board to BS 7671:2018
A complete guide to consumer unit types, MCBs, and RCBOs for UK electricians under BS 7671:2018 Amendment 2 (2022). Covers split-load and all-RCBO boards, MCB tripping characteristics, RCD types and sensitivity, consumer unit sizing, installation steps, testing, and Part P certification requirements.
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July 18, 2026

Surge Protection Devices (SPDs) — Transient Overvoltage Protection and Lightning Protection for UK Electricians
Surge protection devices (SPDs) are now a mandatory consideration under the 18th Edition of BS 7671 Amendment 2. This guide covers Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 SPDs, the 18th Edition risk assessment process under Regulation 443.4, location and wiring requirements, voltage protection levels, TT system coordination, and documentation obligations for UK electricians.
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July 18, 2026

LED Strip Lights Tripping Your RCD or RCBO? Here is the Fix
Troubleshooting guide from APM Electrical for LED strip circuits tripping RCDs. Learn about inrush current issues, neutral imbalance problems, and professional solutions to prevent circuit tripping.
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July 18, 2026

Axiom Consumer Units — 4, 8, 12 and 18 Way Metal Clad Distribution Boards for UK Electricians
Consumer units are the hub of every domestic and light commercial electrical installation — they house the protective devices that keep circuits safe and allow individual circuits to be isolated without cutting supply to the whole property. Axiom (distributed by...
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July 18, 2026

MCBs, RCDs and RCBOs Explained: Which Circuit Protection Does Your Install Need?
Trade guide to MCBs, RCDs and RCBOs: what each does, when to use an RCBO vs MCB+RCD, 18th Edition requirements, and Type A vs Type AC. From APM Electricals, Acton W3.
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July 18, 2026

MCBs, RCDs, RCBOs and Consumer Units: A Practical Guide for Electricians
Circuit protection is one of the most critical elements of any electrical installation.

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July 18, 2026

Electrical Sockets: A Complete Guide to 13A Outlets, USB Charging, RCD, and Specialist Sockets
Choosing the right socket for a job goes beyond picking a finish.

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July 18, 2026

RCD, RCBO or SPD: How to Choose a Consumer Unit
Not sure whether to specify an RCD, RCBO or SPD consumer unit? This plain-language guide explains the differences, 18th Edition requirements, and when each type is the right call.
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UK Plumbing & Electrical News

Consumer Units, MCBs, and RCBOs: Selecting and Installing a Split-Load Board to BS 7671:2018

Consumer Units, MCBs, and RCBOs: Selecting and Installing a Split-Load Board to BS 7671:2018

Surge Protection Devices (SPDs) — Transient Overvoltage Protection and Lightning Protection for UK Electricians

LED Strip Lights Tripping Your RCD or RCBO? Here is the Fix

Axiom Consumer Units — 4, 8, 12 and 18 Way Metal Clad Distribution Boards for UK Electricians

MCBs, RCDs and RCBOs Explained: Which Circuit Protection Does Your Install Need?

MCBs, RCDs, RCBOs and Consumer Units: A Practical Guide for Electricians

Electrical Sockets: A Complete Guide to 13A Outlets, USB Charging, RCD, and Specialist Sockets

RCD, RCBO or SPD: How to Choose a Consumer Unit

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