Why Choose the ABB EPH-S17216 Protecta Home 16-Way Consumer Unit?
The ABB EPH-S17216 is a reliable 16-way split-load consumer unit designed for safe and organised electrical distribution in domestic and residential installations. As part of the established ABB Protecta Home series, this consumer unit combines a 100 A main switch isolator with two residual current circuit breakers (RCCBs), rated at 80 A and 63 A, to provide effective residual current protection across separate groups of electrical circuits.
Designed for modern electrical installations, the EPH-S17216 provides a practical solution for distributing power to lighting, socket outlets and other household circuits. Its split-load arrangement allows outgoing circuits to be organised across two RCCB-protected sections, helping installers create a structured electrical distribution system. The unit is housed in a durable steel enclosure and incorporates the essential components required for professional consumer unit installation.
With 16 outgoing ways, a 100 A main isolator and one 80 A RCCB plus one 63 A RCCB, the ABB EPH-S17216 is suitable for residential properties requiring multiple protected final circuits. Its nominal enclosure dimensions of 250 × 450 × 105 mm (H × W × D) provide a compact and practical arrangement for wall-mounted electrical distribution installations.
Key Advantages
- 16-way consumer unit provides capacity for multiple domestic electrical circuits.
- 100 A main switch isolator enables convenient isolation of the consumer unit supply.
- Dual RCCB protection with one 80 A and one 63 A residual current circuit breaker.
- Split-load configuration allows outgoing circuits to be distributed between separate RCCB-protected groups.
- Durable steel enclosure designed for residential electrical distribution applications.
- Adaptable split-load arrangement supports practical circuit organisation during installation.
- Supplied with essential distribution components to simplify professional installation.
- Part of the trusted ABB Protecta Home consumer unit range.
Key Features
- ABB Protecta Home series consumer unit.
- 16 outgoing ways for final circuit distribution.
- 100 A main switch isolator.
- 1 × 80 A RCCB for residual current protection.
- 1 × 63 A RCCB for additional residual current protection.
- Split-load distribution arrangement for separating groups of circuits.
- Steel enclosure with RAL 7035 finish.
- Shrouded busbar for internal electrical distribution.
- Integrated earth and neutral terminal bars.
- Designed for use with suitable outgoing protective devices.
- Suitable for professional installation in domestic electrical distribution systems.
- Consumer unit range designed in accordance with BS EN 61439-3.
Reliable Electrical Distribution and Residual Current Protection
Consumer units are essential components of domestic electrical installations, providing a central location for circuit isolation, distribution and protective devices. The ABB EPH-S17216 Protecta Home consumer unit combines a 100 A main switch with two RCCBs to support the safe distribution of electrical power across multiple outgoing circuits.
The 80 A and 63 A RCCBs provide residual current protection for their respective circuit groups by monitoring the balance between outgoing and returning current. When a residual current fault exceeds the protective device's operating threshold, the relevant RCCB disconnects its protected circuits. This helps reduce the risk of electric shock and electrical faults when the installation is correctly designed and configured. RCCBs do not provide overload or short-circuit protection on their own, so appropriately rated circuit protective devices must also be used.
The split-load configuration enables electricians to distribute circuits between separate RCCB-protected sections, supporting practical circuit management and maintenance. The robust steel enclosure, shrouded busbar and integrated terminal arrangements make the Protecta Home range suitable for professional electrical installations where dependable construction, accessible isolation and organised circuit distribution are important.
Typical Applications
- Domestic electrical distribution boards in houses and residential properties.
- Consumer unit replacements and residential electrical upgrades.
- Lighting circuit distribution and protection.
- Socket outlet and general-purpose power circuits.
- Kitchen and household appliance electrical circuits.
- Residential extensions and property refurbishment projects.
- Split-load electrical installations requiring separate RCCB-protected circuit groups.
- Professional electrical installations requiring a 16-way consumer unit with a 100 A main isolator.
