{"product_id":"wced-solar-pv-consumer-unit-bi-directional-rcbo-isolator-kwh-meter","title":"WCED Solar PV Consumer Unit – 20A Bi-Directional RCBO, 32A Isolator \u0026 kWh Meter","description":"\u003c!-- ============================================================\n     PRODUCT: WCED Solar PV Consumer Unit – 20A Bi-Directional RCBO, 32A Isolator \u0026 kWh Meter\n     SKU: WME10-SOL1\n     Meta title:  Solar PV Consumer Unit – Bi-Directional RCBO, Isolator \u0026 kWh Meter | EcoHarmony\n     Meta desc:   Pre-fitted 10-module solar PV consumer unit with 20A bi-directional RCBO, 32A rotary isolator and kWh meter. Factory assembled for domestic solar. UK stock.\n     ============================================================ --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .eh-product{font-family:sans-serif;color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1.7;max-width:860px;font-size:16px;}\n  .eh-product h2{font-size:20px;font-weight:600;margin:28px 0 8px;border-bottom:2px solid #1D9E75;padding-bottom:5px;color:#085041;}\n  .eh-product h3{font-size:17px;font-weight:600;margin:20px 0 5px;color:#1a1a1a;}\n  .eh-product p{margin:8px 0;font-size:16px;}\n  .eh-product ul{margin:6px 0 14px 22px;}\n  .eh-product li{margin:5px 0;font-size:16px;}\n  .eh-callout{background:#E1F5EE;border-left:4px solid #1D9E75;padding:14px 18px;border-radius:4px;margin:16px 0;font-size:16px;}\n  .eh-callout strong{color:#085041;}\n  .eh-warn{background:#FAEEDA;border-left:4px solid #BA7517;padding:14px 18px;border-radius:4px;margin:16px 0;font-size:16px;}\n  .eh-specs{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:14px 0;}\n  .eh-specs th{background:#085041;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;font-size:15px;}\n  .eh-specs td{padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:15px;}\n  .eh-specs tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f5f5f5;}\n  .eh-faq{margin:16px 0;}\n  .eh-faq details{border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:6px;margin:8px 0;}\n  .eh-faq summary{padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;font-size:16px;color:#085041;}\n  .eh-faq details[open] summary{border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;}\n  .eh-faq .faq-body{padding:12px 16px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;}\n  .eh-links{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin:14px 0;}\n  .eh-links a{background:#085041;color:#fff;padding:7px 14px;border-radius:4px;text-decoration:none;font-size:15px;}\n  .eh-links a:hover{background:#1D9E75;}\n  .eh-badge{display:inline-block;background:#E1F5EE;color:#085041;padding:4px 11px;border-radius:20px;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;margin:2px;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eh-product\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003epre-fitted single-phase solar PV consumer unit\u003c\/strong\u003e comes ready-wired with a 20A bi-directional RCBO, a 32A rotary isolator and an integrated kWh meter, designed for domestic solar PV installations where the AC protection, isolation and metering need to sit in a single, neat board. It reduces installation time by arriving fully assembled — the installer simply mounts it, makes the incoming and outgoing connections, and the board is ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eh-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-wired and ready to connect.\u003c\/strong\u003e All components are factory-assembled in a 10-module board, which reduces on-site wiring time and keeps the solar circuit protection, isolation and metering together in one place.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eh-warn\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurge protection and PEN fault detection are not part of this unit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The specification covers the RCBO, rotary isolator and kWh meter only. For solar installations, a Type 2 AC surge protection device is recommended at the consumer unit, and a PME supply requires PEN fault detection under BS 7671. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/surge-protection-solar-heat-pumps\"\u003esolar surge protection guide\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/what-is-pme-in-ev-charging\"\u003ePME guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 A bi-directional RCBO — combined residual current and overcurrent protection, suitable for circuits where current can flow in both directions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 A rotary isolator — safe AC isolation of the solar circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated kWh meter — measures energy through the solar circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10-module single-phase board — factory assembled and ready to connect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"eh-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupply type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-phase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoard size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRCBO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 A, bi-directional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsolator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 A rotary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated kWh meter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplied\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-wired, factory assembled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDomestic solar PV systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eh-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat does pre-fitted or ready-wired mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eIt means the RCBO, isolator and kWh meter are already installed and wired inside the board when it arrives. The installer does not need to fit individual components — they simply mount the board, connect the incoming supply, and connect the solar circuit. This saves time on site, particularly when installing multiple systems.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy does a solar circuit need a bi-directional RCBO?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eOn a solar circuit, current can flow from the inverter towards the consumer unit rather than only from the supply to the load. A bi-directional RCBO is designed to protect correctly whichever way the current flows, so it can be connected to a generating circuit without the supply and load terminals being a concern.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the rotary isolator for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eThe 32 A rotary isolator gives a clear, lockable-style point to disconnect the AC side of the solar system, making servicing, testing and maintenance of the inverter and circuit safer.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat does the kWh meter measure?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eThe integrated kWh meter records the energy passing through the solar circuit, so you can see how much the system has generated without fitting a separate meter.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes this include surge protection or PEN fault detection?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eNo. This board provides RCBO protection, isolation and metering only. For complete solar surge protection you also need DC-side protection (see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wced-solar-pv-combiner-boxes-1000v-dc\"\u003esolar PV combiner boxes\u003c\/a\u003e) and AC-side protection at the consumer unit. For a PME supply you also need PEN fault detection.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the 20 A RCBO right for my inverter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eCheck the inverter's maximum AC output current against the 20 A rating and the cable size being used. The protective device must be selected to suit the inverter and the cable on the circuit.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated products and resources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eh-links\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wced-solar-pv-combiner-boxes-1000v-dc\"\u003eSolar PV Combiner Boxes (DC)\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/surge-protection-solar-heat-pumps\"\u003eSurge Protection for Solar\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dc-surge-protection-1000v\"\u003eDC Surge Protection\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/product-finder\"\u003eProduct Finder\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eh-badge\"\u003eSingle-Phase\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"eh-badge\"\u003ePre-Wired\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"eh-badge\"\u003e10 Module\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"eh-badge\"\u003e20A Bi-Directional RCBO\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"eh-badge\"\u003e32A Rotary Isolator\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"eh-badge\"\u003ekWh Meter\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"eh-badge\"\u003eDomestic Solar PV\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"eh-badge\"\u003eUK Stock\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WCED","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62815625412995,"sku":"WME10-SOL1","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/7545\/files\/WCED-Whitecliffe-WME10-SOL1-Solar-Consumer-Unit-450x450.jpg?v=1791879672","url":"https:\/\/ecoharmony.co.uk\/products\/wced-solar-pv-consumer-unit-bi-directional-rcbo-isolator-kwh-meter","provider":"EcoHarmony","version":"1.0","type":"link"}