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Single-Pole MCBs for Domestic & Commercial Circuit Protection

Single-pole MCBs provide overcurrent and short-circuit protection for individual live conductors on single-phase circuits. They are the standard protective device used in most UK consumer units and distribution boards, covering lighting, socket outlets, small power circuits and a wide range of fixed appliances.

These breakers interrupt the line conductor only, ensuring rapid fault clearance while keeping the neutral intact. They are available across a full range of current ratings and tripping curves, making them suitable for both domestic and light-commercial installations with predictable load characteristics.

  • Single-pole protection for standard single-phase circuits
  • Wide rating range for lighting, sockets and appliance feeds
  • B and C curves for different inrush profiles
  • 6kA and 10kA options to match site fault-level calculations
  • Compact DIN-rail modules for easy installation and replacements

Single-pole MCBs are used in the majority of consumer units and are the correct protective device whenever only the line conductor requires disconnection under fault conditions.

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✓ 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: 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: 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: WMC125B

6kA MCB – 25A 1 Pole B Curve (WMC125B)

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The WMC125B is a 25A single-pole 6 kA Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) engineered for high-load domestic and light-commercial circuits such as cookers, immersion heaters,...

✓ In stock SKU: WMC150B

6kA MCB – 50A 1 Pole B Curve (WMC150B)

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

The WMC150B is a 50 A single-pole 6 kA Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) providing dependable overcurrent and short-circuit protection for heavy-duty feed circuits and...

✓ In stock SKU: WKC106C

1 Pole 10kA MCB 6A C Curve WKC106C

£4.25 ex VAT £5.10 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...

What Is a Single-Pole MCB?

A single-pole MCB is a miniature circuit breaker that disconnects only the live conductor when a fault occurs. This ensures safe isolation of the circuit under overcurrent or short-circuit conditions while leaving the neutral conductor unaffected.

Where Single-Pole MCBs Are Used

  • Lighting circuits in domestic and commercial settings
  • Ring circuits and radials supplying socket outlets
  • General fixed appliances such as boilers and immersion heaters
  • Workshops and small commercial boards with predictable load behaviour
  • Distribution boards where only line isolation is required

Benefits of Single-Pole Protection

Single-pole breakers provide fast fault clearance on the live conductor, supporting safe operation and predictable disconnection times on standard single-phase installations. They remain the industry standard for domestic and small-scale commercial work.

  • Simpler installation than double-pole alternatives
  • Lower cost while maintaining full overcurrent protection
  • Compact design maximises usable ways in consumer units

B Curve vs C Curve Single-Pole MCBs

B Curve: Trips at 3–5 × rated current; ideal for lighting and general circuits.

C Curve: Trips at 5–10 × rated current; suitable for circuits with moderate inrush, such as small motors or equipment with start-up surge.

Compliance & Standards

All Single-Pole MCBs in this category meet BS EN 60898 and comply with 18th Edition Wiring Regulations when correctly selected based on fault level, circuit design and load characteristics.

Installer Benefits

Reliable, predictable and widely compatible, single-pole MCBs provide everyday protection across the vast majority of UK circuits. Their modular design, familiar operation and broad rating selection make them a dependable choice for upgrades, rewires and new installations.