ABB HSMS16C Housemaster compact 16 way steel consumer unit with 100A incomer isolator, surface mounting and IP30 protection for low-voltage electrical distribution.
The ABB HSMS16C is a compact and reliable 16 way steel consumer unit from the ABB Housemaster range, designed for low-voltage distribution in residential, commercial and light industrial electrical installations. Also identified as HSMS 16C and product ID 1SKB118142C4001, this consumer unit provides a practical enclosed solution for organising circuit protection devices within a robust ABB distribution board format.
Built from cold rolled sheet steel with a steel flap, the ABB HSMS16C is suitable for surface-mounted installation where durability, accessibility and neat circuit arrangement are required. It is designed for modular protective devices and is supplied with an incomer isolator, helping installers complete low-voltage distribution assemblies efficiently.
With 16 outgoing ways, a 100 A main switch and an indoor IP30 protection rating, the HSMS16C is ideal for larger domestic boards, light commercial installations and dedicated sub-distribution applications requiring dependable ABB build quality and practical wiring access.
Consumer units such as the ABB HSMS16C provide a central enclosure for protective devices used in low-voltage electrical installations. They help organise incoming supply, outgoing circuits, neutral connections and earth connections within a safe and accessible distribution board format.
The ABB Housemaster range is designed for practical installation and reliable performance. The HSMS16C is particularly suitable for electrical contractors and installers requiring a steel consumer unit for larger domestic distribution boards, commercial circuits, workshops or dedicated sub-distribution applications.
| Manufacturer | ABB |
|---|---|
| Series | Housemaster |
| Model | HSMS16C / HSMS 16C |
| Product ID | 1SKB118142C4001 |
| Product type | Consumer unit |
| Number of ways | 16 way |
| Number of rows | 1 row |
| Main switch rating | 100 A |
| Main switch poles | 2 pole |
| Mounting type | Surface mounting |
| Housing material | Steel |
| Enclosure finish | RAL7035 steel |
| Degree of protection | IP30 |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | approx. 256 × 368 × 110 mm |
| Package gross weight | approx. 4.7 kg |
The ABB HSMS16C is used as a consumer unit for housing protective devices and distributing low-voltage electrical circuits.
The ABB HSMS16C is a 16 way consumer unit, making it suitable for larger domestic, commercial and light industrial distribution requirements.
This consumer unit is supplied with a 100 A main switch incomer.
The HSMS16C uses a steel enclosure with a steel flap for robust indoor installation.
It is typically installed in residential, commercial and light industrial environments where compact low-voltage distribution is required.
ABB Housemaster consumer units are trusted by electrical contractors and installers for compact distribution, dependable construction and practical circuit protection in modern low-voltage installations.
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