Busbar & Accessories

What is the purpose of consumer unit busbars? Consumer Unit busbars are metal strips or bars used to carry large amounts of electrical current, typically housed inside switchgear and panel boards.

Our range of consumer unit busbars includes:

Single pole busbars
Double pole busbars
Triple pole busbars

All available as a pin type or fork type busbar.

Consumer Busbar Accessories:

Also available within our range of consumer unit busbars, is the lock off kit by Unicrimp. The Unicrimp contractor lock off kit QTAG4 includes various components, designed to protect circuits that the user is working on, making it suitable for electrical or maintenance tasks.

The kit includes:

Includes Dolly Lock, Keys, Pouch
Serial numbered lock and key
Used to protect circuit your working on
Covers vast range of single pole and double pole units

Browse our range consumer unit busbars and receive next day delivery.

QTAG4 In-Stock

Contractor Lock Off Kit

£46.45 inc. VAT

G-1L-1000-10ISO In-Stock

Single Pole Fork Type Busbar 57 Modular 10mm

£13.44 inc. VAT

G-2L-1000-10M5 In-Stock

Double Pole Fork Type Busbar 57 Modular 10mm

£25.51 inc. VAT

G-3L-1000-10CM5 In-Stock

Triple Pole Fork Type Busbar 57 Modular 10mm

£27.48 inc. VAT

S-1L-1000-10I In-Stock

Single Pole Pin Type Busbar 57 Modular 10mm²

£12.23 inc. VAT

S-2L-1000-10 In-Stock

Double Pole Pin Type Busbar 57 Modular 10mm

£25.58 inc. VAT

S-3L-1000-10 In-Stock

Triple Pole Pin Type Busbar 57 Modular 10mm

£28.75 inc. VAT

ZA2W In-Stock

Garo White Blanking Strip 57 Modules (1 metre)

£6.23 inc. VAT

DPC4-100 In-Stock

Live Electrical 4-Pin Busbar

£3.60 inc. VAT

DPB1M-12 In-Stock

GARO 1 Module DPN RCBO Busbar 12 Module

£8.74 inc. VAT

E7BARCLIP In-Stock

Garo Clip on Earth Bar 7way 16 sq. mm

£2.28 inc. VAT

N7BARCLIP In-Stock

Garo Clip on Neutral Bar 7way 16 sq. mm

£2.35 inc. VAT

Choosing busbars and board accessories

The right busbar keeps connections short and neat, carries current safely between devices and makes a board easier to inspect. Accessories such as earth bars, blanking strips and lock off kits complete the job.

Pin or fork type?

Pin type - the busbar has pins that drop into the device terminals, suiting most modern MCBs and RCBOs.
Fork type - the busbar has forked ends that slide around the terminal screw, used with devices designed for fork connection.

Check your breakers' terminal design and the manufacturer's recommendation before choosing.

Number of poles

Use single pole busbars for single-phase boards with single pole devices, double pole for devices switching line and neutral, and triple pole for three phase boards. Dedicated RCBO busbars, such as the Garo 1 module DPN version, suit specific RCBO ranges.

Other accessories

Earth and neutral bars - clip-on terminal bars to add extra connection points.
Blanking strips - cover unused ways to prevent access to live parts.
Contractor lock off kit - padlocks a device in the off position during safe isolation.

Installation notes

Cut busbars only where the manufacturer allows, fit end caps or shrouds to cut ends, and make sure every pin or fork is fully seated before tightening terminals to the stated torque. Busbars should be compatible with the devices on your board, so pair them with our MCBs, RCBOs and TP&N switchgear. Always follow current wiring regulations.

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FAQ's Ask Your Own Question

.What are Consumer Unit busbars?: Consumer Unit busbars are usually made from copper or aluminium and are used to carry large amounts of electrical current. The metal busbar collects electric power and distributes the power.
Where are Consumer Unit busbars typically used?: There are consumer unit busbars in every house. Consumer unit busbars are located in the electrical panel to distribute ac power to the rows of circuit breakers in electric power distribution. It is usually placed into switch gear or panel boards.
What types of Consumer Unit busbars is stocked at Meteor?: At Meteor Electrical, we stock various of consumer unit busbars including the following:

Single pole busbars

Double pole busbars

Triple pole busbars
What are the advantages of Consumer Unit busbars?: There are many advantages on using consumer unit busbars including:

Quicker installation time which increases savings.

Flexibility in design

Enhanced security
What Consumer Unit busbars accessories are available?: At Meteor Electrical, we supply the Unicrimp contractor lock off kit. It is designed to protect circuits making it suitable for electrical and maintenance tasks.
What is Consumer Unit busbar’s purpose?: A consumer unit busbar is a device inserted within a power distribution board that connects circuit devices to isolation devices. Consumer unit busbars are manufactured with large teeth to secure circuit breakers, main switch and RCDs in place.
What is the difference between pin type and fork type busbar?: Pin type busbar has straight pins that push into the device terminal, while fork type busbar has forked tabs that sit around the terminal screw. Both connect a row of devices to the supply. The right type depends on the terminal design of your MCBs or RCBOs, so check the device manufacturer's guidance.
Can I cut a 57 module busbar to length?: Many comb busbars can be cut to suit the number of devices, but only where the manufacturer permits it. Use a suitable cutting tool, remove sharp edges and fit the specified end caps or shrouds so no live metal is exposed. Never leave a cut end uninsulated inside a board.
Why should unused ways in a consumer unit be blanked off?: Unused ways must be blanked off so nobody can reach live busbars or terminals through the gap in the cover. Blanking strips maintain the enclosure's protection against touch and help keep out dust and debris. They can be cut to length and removed later when a new device is added.