The Defender 2.0 range of Consumer Units has been stylishly designed to seamlessly blend in with today’s modern living environments whilst at the same time offering enhanced safety and complete compliance with the 18th Edition wiring regulations BS7671:2018.
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Contactum is proud to announce, a combined RCBO/AFDD conforming to BS EN 61009 & BS EN 62606 in a single module device rated at 10kA for installation into our independently certified ranges of low-voltage assemblies to the BS EN (IEC) 61439 series, Consumer Units & Distribution Boards.
Compatible with Surface & Flush Mount Defender Consumer Units rated up to 100A designed for residential distribution and our 3 Phase Commercial Distribution Boards up to 250A.
Contactum part of alfanar Group is delighted to share this amazing news!
Within BS7671 the wiring regulations, Regulation 421.1.201 states that “within domestic (household) premises, consumer units and similar switchgear assemblies must comply with BS EN 61439-3…………”
In this article we will look at into some of the compliance requirements of BS EN 61439-3 and the responsibilities manufactures have to fulfil before certification is granted.
Tested in accordance with BS EN 61439-3 including annex ZB
Up to 100A (InA) Rated
Type A RCDs and RCBOs as standard
Surface and Flush Mounted versions available
Up to 24 modules single row
44 modules dual rows
The Alfanar Range - Made In-House & In Stock
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Contactum have introduced enhancements to its Alfanar Range.
The screwless polycarbonate wiring accessory range now includes modular capability and coloured front plates options. This gives this " in-house made" range flexibility to the contractor and offer better " choices" for the end client.
Contactum's comprehensive range of Defender B Board, Type Tested by reputed 3rd party laboratory, safety is priority!
Contactum RCD sockets have successfully passed the latest standard BS7288: 2016 & BS 1363-2: 2016 +A1: 2018
Here at Contactum the people’s safety cannot and will not be compromised.
We are delighted to announce our new Defender Surge Consumer Unit, suitable for EICR and various applications and compliant to 18th Edition Wiring Regulations BS7671. A UK assembled product, available via Contactum Distributors from January 2021!
MJM Mechanical Services Ltd have selected Contactum's alfanar Switch & Socket range into their build projects for 2019.
MJM Vincent said "The Alfanar switches and sockets are easy to install, look upmarket and the removable faceplates saved lots of time during the painting phase, we are now looking to use these on fourteen flats in York before Christmas".
Have you experienced Contactum's alfanar range?
The 1st of January has been and gone and now in compliance with regulation 421.1.201 in Amendment 3 to BS7671 IET Wiring Regulations, it is required to fit consumer units manufactured from non-combustible materials in domestic premises.
Professional Electrician & Installer product tester Gary Fisher go acquainted with Contactum’s Defender range of metal consumer units. What did he have to say?
“There are some good metal consumer units on the market, and one that I have found particularly pleasant to work with is the new range from Contactum.