Part of British General’s Fortress range, this 19-module, 13-way consumer unit sits in the mainstream domestic market alongside other dual RCD boards you will see from brands like Hager and Wylex. It comes part-populated, so you are not starting from a bare enclosure, but you still have room to tailor the final circuit layout to the property. For anyone working to 18th Edition Amendment 2 expectations, it’s a familiar format that helps you meet typical split-load requirements while keeping installation tidy.
Who is this consumer unit best suited to?
It makes most sense for electricians upgrading older fuse boards or carrying out like-for-like replacements where a dual RCD arrangement is acceptable. Dual RCD designs can keep costs and space down, but they also mean a fault on one side can take out multiple circuits, so it’s worth thinking about nuisance tripping and how circuits are grouped.
- 19-module capacity: useful headroom for extra RCBOs, SPD arrangements, or future circuits.
- 13 usable ways: suits typical homes with separate lighting, sockets, cooker and shower circuits.