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MCBs – Miniature Circuit Breakers for Domestic & Commercial Circuits

MCBs (miniature circuit breakers) protect electrical circuits against overload and short circuit faults. They are used in consumer units, distribution boards, and three-phase installations to disconnect power automatically when current rises beyond a safe level.

This collection includes Type B MCBs for standard circuits, Type C MCBs for circuits with higher inrush current, and selected specialist options for more demanding applications. Whether you’re replacing a single breaker or specifying a full board, this is the main hub for our MCB range.

Quick answer: An MCB is a resettable circuit breaker that protects wiring and connected equipment from overload and short circuit faults. The right MCB depends on the circuit rating, fault level, and whether you need a B curve, C curve, or more specialist trip characteristic.

MCBs are one of the most common circuit protection devices used in UK electrical installations. They are fitted across consumer units, three-phase boards, and enclosure-based builds to provide fast disconnection under fault conditions while remaining easy to reset once the issue is resolved.

  • Type B MCBs – commonly used on standard domestic circuits such as lighting and sockets
  • Type C MCBs – suited to circuits with higher start-up or inrush current
  • Selected D curve options – for more specialist high-inrush applications
  • Multiple ratings and pole formats – for domestic, commercial, and three-phase use
  • 6kA and 10kA options – depending on installation requirements

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✓ In stock SKU: WKC132C

1 Pole 10kA MCB 32A C Curve WKC132C

£5.00 ex VAT £6.00 inc VAT

The WCED WKC Series 10kA Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCBs) are high-performance devices designed for precise overcurrent detection and short-circuit protection. Built to handle demanding...

✓ In stock SKU: WKC150C

1 Pole 10kA MCB 50A C Curve WKC150C

£5.00 ex VAT £6.00 inc VAT

The WCED WKC Series 10kA Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCBs) are high-performance devices designed for precise overcurrent detection and short-circuit protection. Built to handle demanding...

✓ In stock SKU: WKC140B

1 Pole 10kA MCB 40A B Curve WKC140B

£5.00 ex VAT £6.00 inc VAT

The WCED WKC Series 10kA Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCBs) are high-performance devices designed for precise overcurrent detection and short-circuit protection. Built to handle demanding...

✓ In stock SKU: WMC106C

6kA MCB – 6A 1 Pole C Curve (WMC106C)

£2.20 ex VAT £2.64 inc VATWas £3.40 ex VAT

The WMC106C is a 6 A single-pole 6 kA Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) providing dependable overcurrent and short-circuit protection for lighting and auxiliary circuits...

✓ In stock SKU: WMC150C

6kA MCB – 50A 1 Pole C Curve (WMC150C)

£2.20 ex VAT £2.64 inc VATWas £2.99 ex VAT

The WMC150C is a 50 A single-pole 6 kA Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) providing reliable overcurrent and short-circuit protection for feed circuits, plant equipment...

✓ In stock SKU: WKC250C

50A 2 Pole 10kA MCB – C Curve (WKC250C)

£9.08 ex VAT £10.90 inc VAT

The WKC250C is a 50 A 2 Pole 10 kA Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) designed for high-demand single-phase or split-load circuits with moderate inrush...

✓ In stock SKU: WKC240B

40A 2 Pole 10kA MCB – B Curve (WKC240B)

£9.08 ex VAT £10.90 inc VAT

The WKC240B is a 40A 2 Pole 10kA Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) designed to protect higher-load radial and feeder circuits against short-circuit and overload...

✓ In stock SKU: WKC463C

63A 4 Pole 10kA MCB C Curve – WKC463C

£15.05 ex VAT £18.06 inc VAT

The WKC463C is a 63A 4 pole 10kA Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) engineered for three-phase + neutral protection. With its C Curve trip characteristic,...

✓ In stock SKU: WKC440C

40A 4 Pole 10kA MCB C Curve – WKC440C

£15.05 ex VAT £18.06 inc VAT

The WKC440C is a 40A 4 pole 10kA Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) designed for three-phase + neutral protection. With its C Curve trip profile,...

Choosing the Right MCB

Select an MCB from the circuit design—not by amp rating alone. The device must coordinate with the conductor, connected load, prospective fault current and upstream protection. Confirm the required trip curve, pole format and breaking capacity before ordering.

B Curve MCBs

Commonly used where normal inrush current is relatively low, including many lighting, socket and general-purpose circuits. Suitability still depends on the design calculations.

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C Curve MCBs

Allow a higher instantaneous trip threshold than B curve devices and are often considered for loads with greater starting current, subject to the required disconnection times.

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Pole & Breaking Capacity

Choose single-, two-, three- or four-pole formats for the supply and isolation requirement, then verify whether a 6kA, 10kA or other rated breaking capacity is needed.

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Specification Checklist

  • Current rating: coordinate with design current and conductor capacity
  • Trip curve: match the load’s normal operating and inrush characteristics
  • Breaking capacity: verify against the prospective fault current at the installation point
  • Pole configuration: confirm the supply arrangement and required conductor isolation
  • Board compatibility: check manufacturer range, module width and terminal arrangement

Selection Guides

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