UK electrical products supplier Contactum has introduced a new Type 2 Compact Surge Protection Device (SPD) range designed for use with its Defender 2.0 consumer units and Defender B distribution boards.
The new range has been developed to provide protection against transient overvoltages while reducing the amount of space required within electrical distribution boards.
According to Contactum, the compact design addresses growing space constraints in modern electrical installations, where additional circuits and technologies are increasingly being incorporated into consumer units and distribution systems.
The reduced footprint provides installers with greater flexibility when designing and configuring installations in residential, commercial, and industrial environments.
Despite its smaller size, the company says the new Type 2 Compact SPD range delivers the same level of surge protection as conventional devices.
Designed to support changing installation requirements
The launch follows recent updates to industry guidance, including recommendations from BEAMA and manufacturers’ installation instructions relating to surge protection devices in domestic applications.
Under specific conditions, guidance now permits the omission of a dedicated miniature circuit breaker (MCB), with protection provided by the Distribution Network Operator’s fuse instead.
Contactum says its Compact SPD for Defender 2.0 consumer units has been developed in accordance with this guidance, enabling a simplified installation approach while maintaining compliance with current requirements.
Alan Broom, Technical Manager at Contactum, comments, “The way electrical installations are designed is changing, with increasing pressure to maximise space without compromising safety.
“Our new Compact SPD range has been developed to meet that need, delivering trusted protection in a smaller format that supports faster installation and greater flexibility for both domestic and commercial applications.”
The compact SPD range is also available for Defender B Boards, supporting commercial and industrial installations where space efficiency and system reliability are important considerations.
As electrical systems continue to increase in complexity, surge protection remains an important element of installation design, helping to protect equipment from transient overvoltages and minimise disruption.
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