Why Choose the ABB Protecta Home PH 6 Module Surface-Mounted Enclosure?
The ABB Protecta Home PH 6 Module Surface-Mounted Enclosure (ABB order code 1SKH006001C0001) is a compact electrical distribution enclosure designed for installations requiring a six-module surface-mounted housing. Part of the ABB Protecta Home product group, it provides a practical enclosure format for organising compatible modular electrical equipment in residential and similar low-voltage applications.
The six-module capacity provides additional installation space compared with the four-module Protecta Home variant, making it useful where a slightly larger arrangement of compatible electrical devices is required. Its surface-mounted (SM) configuration is particularly convenient for electrical installation projects where a recessed wall opening is impractical or unnecessary.
ABB's wider Protecta Home enclosure family features epoxy-coated sheet-steel construction, indoor wall-mounting applications and a professional RAL 7035 grey finish. The range is designed to support electrical distribution installations while providing access for wiring, inspection and maintenance. Product-family characteristics must be distinguished from specifications confirmed for the individual six-module variant.
The ABB PH 6 Mod SM is a suitable enclosure option for professional installers planning compact distribution arrangements. The precise dimensions, supplied internal components, protective-device configuration and individual enclosure ratings should be checked against ABB's documentation for 1SKH006001C0001 before installation.
Key Advantages
- Six-module capacity provides space for a compact arrangement of compatible modular electrical devices.
- Surface-mounted installation avoids the need for a fully recessed enclosure opening.
- ABB Protecta Home product family supports coordinated electrical distribution installations.
- Compact enclosure format suits applications where a larger distribution board is unnecessary.
- Additional capacity over a four-module model offers greater flexibility when selecting equipment.
- Steel construction within the Protecta Home family provides a robust enclosure concept.
- Epoxy-coated family finish supports a durable and professional appearance.
- RAL 7035 grey family colour complements typical electrical service environments.
- Indoor wall-mounting design suits appropriate residential and building services applications.
- Organised modular equipment accommodation helps keep small distribution arrangements contained.
- Suitable for refurbishment projects where surface installation is preferred.
- Practical for new installations requiring a small electrical distribution enclosure.
- Professional ABB enclosure solution for competent electrical installers.
- Clearly identified manufacturer order code simplifies purchasing and specification.
- Part of a wider enclosure range allowing alternative capacities to be selected for different projects.
Key Features
- ABB Protecta Home enclosure.
- Model designation PH.
- Six-module configuration.
- Surface-mounted (SM) design.
- ABB order code 1SKH006001C0001.
- Protecta Home product group.
- Compact electrical distribution housing.
- Designed for suitable indoor wall-mounted applications.
- Supports compatible modular electrical equipment.
- Protecta Home family steel construction.
- Protecta Home family epoxy-coated finish.
- RAL 7035 grey family finish.
- Six nominal module positions.
- Suitable for small distribution assembly layouts.
- Surface installation without a recessed wall box, subject to mounting instructions.
- Coordinated ABB enclosure design.
- Professional electrical installation application.
Compact Six-Module Surface-Mounted Distribution for Residential Applications
The ABB Protecta Home PH six-module enclosure is intended for electrical distribution projects where a relatively small number of modular devices must be accommodated. Its six-module format provides more nominal equipment space than the corresponding four-module configuration, helping installers select an enclosure appropriate to the intended arrangement.
The surface-mounted design allows the enclosure to be installed on a suitable wall without creating a fully recessed opening. This can be advantageous during electrical refurbishment, alterations to existing installations and work in designated utility or electrical service areas.
The wider Protecta Home range is associated with epoxy-coated sheet-steel construction and a neutral grey finish. ABB identifies IP43 protection with a door and IK07 impact resistance as characteristics of the product family. However, the exact ratings of order code 1SKH006001C0001 must be verified against its individual documentation before specifying an installation environment.
When planning the enclosure layout, the installer should consider the actual module widths of the proposed electrical devices. MCBs, RCBOs, RCDs, main switches and other modular components can occupy different numbers of module positions. A nominal six-module enclosure does not necessarily accommodate six separate protective devices.
The finished installation must also provide sufficient space for conductor routing, cable entry, terminal connections and heat dissipation. Equipment selection should be based on the enclosure manufacturer's compatibility information and the requirements of the completed distribution assembly, rather than the module count alone.
For projects requiring more circuit positions, larger Protecta Home enclosures may be more appropriate. The correct enclosure size should allow for the intended protective devices, necessary internal components and any reasonable provision for future alterations.
The ABB PH 6 Mod SM should be installed by a competent electrical professional in accordance with ABB's instructions and applicable requirements of BS 7671. The installer must confirm the exact supplied contents, protective-device arrangement, electrical ratings and suitability of the completed assembly before commissioning.
Typical Applications
- Compact residential electrical distribution installations.
- Surface-mounted small distribution enclosures.
- Local electrical distribution points.
- Domestic electrical refurbishment projects.
- Suitable indoor utility room installations.
- Wall-mounted electrical equipment housing.
- Small modular circuit protection arrangements.
- Building alterations where recessed installation is impractical.
- Electrical service areas in residential properties.
- Small distribution assemblies in suitable commercial premises.
- New-build electrical installation projects.
- Professional electrical contracting applications.
- Installations requiring six nominal module positions.
- Compact electrical distribution equipment upgrades.
