6 Way Consumer Units for Domestic, EV & Small Commercial Installs
6 Way Consumer Units offer a balanced size for domestic and light commercial work where multiple outgoing circuits are required. They provide enough capacity for modern installs while keeping footprint and cost under control. Ideal for property upgrades, extensions, outbuildings, small offices, EV-ready layouts and general circuit distribution.
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Units in this category are available with main switch or RCD configurations, and can be supplied with pre-selected MCBs or RCBOs depending on the installation requirements. The metal enclosure design meets all 18th Edition fire containment rules, and cable entry points are positioned to make first and second-fix work straightforward. These boards form part of our wider Consumer Units range.
- Metal construction for Amendment 3 compliance and site durability
- Main switch and RCD options for different circuit protection setups
- 6 usable ways – ideal for small to medium circuits
- Compatible with MCBs or RCBOs depending on your design
- Spacious internal layout for tidy cabling and easy terminations
These boards are widely used in rewires, upgrades, garage feeds, garden rooms, heat pump installs and EV-ready circuit designs where more capacity is needed than a compact 4 way board can provide. Delivery and returns information is available via our standard policy pages.
6 Useable way Consumer Units
£38.44
The 6 Useable Way Main Switch Consumer Unit is a robust, UK-made metal enclosure designed for safe and compliant circuit distribution in domestic or light commercial installs. Supplied with your choice of six MCBs plus a main switch incomer, it’s ready to configure for your...
6 Useable way Consumer Units C/W RCD and 6 MCBs of your choice
£80.00
The 6 Way Consumer Unit with RCD and 6 MCBs is a ready-to-fit distribution board designed for small to medium domestic or light commercial installs. Supplied fully built with a 63A RCD incomer and your choice of six MCBs, it offers a compliant, reliable, and...
Why Choose a 6 Way Consumer Unit?
A 6 way consumer unit is the go-to size when a property or outbuilding needs multiple circuits without stepping up to a large multi-way board. It provides flexibility for lighting, ring circuits, heating, outbuilding feeds, EV chargers, heat pumps and general distribution work.
Typical Applications
- Domestic rewires and consumer unit upgrades needing space for mixed circuits
- Small commercial units such as workshops or retail spaces
- Heat pump and renewable system installs requiring dedicated breakers
- Garden offices, studios and outbuildings where several circuits need distributing
- EV-ready layouts where additional RCD or RCBO protection is required
Compliance & Safety
All units in this category meet the requirements of BS 7671 (18th Edition) and use metal enclosures for fire containment. Versions with RCDs or main switches allow installers to match the board configuration to the circuit design and testing requirements.
- Metal-clad enclosures in line with regulation 421.1.201
- RCD or main switch options to suit site requirements
- Suitable for MCB or RCBO configurations
- Plenty of wiring space for clean, compliant installs
Selecting the Right 6 Way Board
Main switch units give installers full control over individual RCBO selection, ideal for modern designs where every circuit gets its own protection.
RCD-split units are suitable for traditional layouts or retrofit environments where circuit grouping is acceptable.
Where inrush currents or motor-driven loads are present, circuit protection can be tailored with the correct curve types during selection.
Installer Benefits
These boards offer enough room to route cables cleanly, terminate without strain and complete testing efficiently. Strong hinge mechanisms, solid knockouts and clear labelling make them dependable for both new installs and replacement work. All models come with a manufacturer-backed warranty and fast UK dispatch.