{"product_id":"wced-surge-protection-standalone","title":"Surge Protection standalone modules","description":"\u003c!-- ============================================================\n     PRODUCT 9: Surge Protection Standalone Modules (AC)\n     Paste into: Shopify Admin \u003e Products \u003e \/products\/surge-protection-electrical-protection-fitted-consumer-unit\n     Meta title:  AC Surge Protection Standalone Modules for EV Chargers | Type 2 SPD – EcoHarmony\n     Meta desc:   Standalone Type 2 AC surge protection modules for EV charger installations. DIN rail mounted, 2-pole and 4-pole. BS7671 Amendment 2 compliant. UK stock.\n     ============================================================ --\u003e\n\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\n\u003cdiv class=\"eh-product\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThese \u003cstrong\u003estandalone AC Type 2 surge protection modules\u003c\/strong\u003e can be added to any existing consumer unit, distribution board, or enclosure to provide surge protection for EV charger circuits and other sensitive electrical equipment. Available in 2-pole and 4-pole configurations, they mount on a standard 35 mm DIN rail and are designed for flexible use across a range of single-phase and three-phase installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"eh-callout\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eAdd surge protection to any existing board.\u003c\/strong\u003e Where a pre-fitted board is not required and you simply need to add a Type 2 SPD to an existing enclosure, these standalone modules are the most flexible and cost-effective solution.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eType 2 AC surge protection module — 2-pole or 4-pole (select variant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDIN rail clip for 35 mm rail mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSuitable for single-phase (2-pole) and three-phase (4-pole) circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"eh-specs\"\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\u003eSPD type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType 2 AC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfigurations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-pole (single-phase) and 4-pole (3-phase)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 mm DIN rail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEV chargers, heat pumps, sensitive electrical equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulation compliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBS 7671:2018 Amendment 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"eh-faq\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhy does BS 7671 now require surge protection on EV charger installs?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eBS 7671 Amendment 2 introduced a requirement for a risk assessment for surge protection on EV charger circuits. Modern EV chargers contain sensitive electronics that are vulnerable to transient overvoltages caused by lightning activity and grid switching events. For most UK installs, the risk assessment concludes that Type 2 surge protection is required.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat can a surge event do to an EV charger?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eA transient overvoltage — a brief spike in voltage lasting microseconds — can damage or destroy the sensitive control electronics inside an EV charger. This can cause the charger to fail, require expensive repair, or need complete replacement. A Type 2 SPD diverts the surge energy safely to earth before it reaches the charger's internal circuitry.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eIs a Type 1 or Type 2 SPD needed for EV chargers?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eType 2 SPDs are standard for EV charger installations. Type 1 SPDs are used at the service entrance where there is a risk of direct lightning strike to overhead conductors — typically only required where specified by the risk assessment. For the vast majority of UK EV installations, a Type 2 SPD is the correct and sufficient protection level.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eDoes this module include PEN fault detection or an RCBO?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eNo. This is a standalone surge protection module only. For a complete single-phase PME protection solution including PEN fault detection, RCBO, and surge protection in one unit, see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pen-fault-detection-with-surge-protection\"\u003ecombined PEN fault + surge unit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between 2-pole and 4-pole SPD modules?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eA 2-pole module is for single-phase circuits (line and neutral). A 4-pole module is for three-phase circuits (three lines and neutral). Using a 2-pole module on a 3-phase circuit would only protect one phase — always match the pole configuration to your supply.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eRelated products and resources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"eh-links\"\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dc-surge-protection-standalone-modules\"\u003eDC Surge Modules\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pen-fault-detection-with-surge-protection\"\u003ePEN Fault + Surge (All-in-One)\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fitted-consumer-unit-rcbo-surge-protection\"\u003ePre-Fitted RCBO + Surge Board\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/surge-protection\"\u003eFull Surge Range\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/product-finder\"\u003eProduct Finder\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"eh-badge\"\u003eType 2 AC SPD\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"eh-badge\"\u003eStandalone Module\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"eh-badge\"\u003eDIN Rail\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"eh-badge\"\u003e2-Pole \u0026amp; 4-Pole\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"eh-badge\"\u003eSingle \u0026amp; 3-Phase\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"eh-badge\"\u003eBS 7671 Compliant\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"eh-badge\"\u003eUK Stock\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Why does BS 7671 require surge protection on EV charger installations?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"BS 7671 Amendment 2 requires a risk assessment for surge protection. 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