PECM Issue 15 2015 | Page 56

Electrical & Electronics Designed to look like a traditional consumer unit ith regulation 421.1.201 starting from January 2016, CPN Cudis’ 17th Edition 3rd Amendment Lumo Metal Clad Consumer Unit was produced in order to meet the regulation, stating all domestic consumer units installed have their enclosures made from noncombustible materials. Being designed to look like a traditional consumer unit, whilst also including their Lumo feature – LED function in the lid so that no-one is left in the dark. It’s available in white or black as standard or any RAL colour to suit consumer needs whilst also being designed to be easy to install and conforming to BSEN61439-3. W The Lumo Metal Clad Consumer Unit has been widely researched in order to meet the needs of the regulations, contractors, house builders and home owners. Being aesthetically pleasing with an all steel construction and metal hinged drop down lid; the unit 56 PECM Issue 15 combines ease of installation with added safety features such as Earth bonding contact points throughout the unit, its knockouts allow for full access of cables yet also being positioned on all four sides as well as the rear. Receiving high praise from the NICEIC – ELECSA live south exhibition audiences and within the electrical industry as a whole, the Lumo board is proving to be a great success. The Lumo Metal Clad Board offers a lower fire risk and has been designed in the UK by CPN Cudis with electricians in mind. As a standard feature the LED strip allows anyone to reset a tripped circuit in the dark with ease, making it ideal for properties where it’s fitted in a dark location, such as under the stairs. Marketed all across the UK and via a network of 200 stockists the Lumo Metal Clad Consumer Unit is safety by design! www.cudis.co.uk