The latest addition to Click Scolmore’s Elucian range of consumer units and protective devices is a new, bidirectional RCBO.
The launch comes hot on the heels of Amendment 3 of BS 7671 (BS 7671:2018+A3:2024), which followed the issue of a technical bulletin by BEAMA in 2024 which detailed a concern where, under certain circumstances, protective devices failed to safely operate when required where current flowed in either direction.
Regulation 530.3.201 requires that due account is taken by the designer and installer of the likely direction of current flow and protective equipment selected accordingly.
The Elucian Bidirectional RCBO is crucial for ensuring user protection in the event of a fault during a loss of supply. These devices are commonly used with generating sets, where the current can flow in both directions, ensuring that the installer is still protected under fault conditions.
The new bidirectional RCBO is Type A rated and available in both B curve and C curve, with 6A, 10A, 16A, 20A, 25A, 32A, 40A and 45A options. It comes with a three year warranty.
