Discover the
New Strength
A comprehensive range of Consumer Units and Circuit Protection Devices. The BG Fortress Circuit Protection range offers a wide range of surface-mounted and recessed boards along with the latest in circuit protection devices, giving maximum versatility in configuration
Fortress offers fast and simple installation, flexibility for maximum circuit combinations including easy upgrades, and peace of mind with a 10-year guarantee against faulty materials and workmanship.
Type-A RCD's and RCBO's
Available loose and included in Populated Consumer Units
Improved Knockouts
Reducing contact points for easier knock-out, improved positioning for easier installation and optimised cable entry and management
Structural Redesign
Improves strength upon installation, flush-fitting & secured lid placement
Redesigned Blank Cover Plates
Offering a more rigid and improved fit, including a slim blank ensuring IP2XC rating Simply twist and slide in place securely
Improved Connections
Cable pin terminal has been removed from the internal neutral connections, improving the connection with the terminal block - providing a more even terminal torque and greater surface area
Lid Retainer
Helps secure open lid for quick access to devices, and removal/replacement of the front cover, leaving both hands free, for tools and checking the devices
Structural and Ergonomic Redesign
Improving device strength and rigidity, ensuring a secure fit
Additional Strengthening Ribs
The new lid has been redesigned to add to strength and rigidity whilst ensuring an accurate and secure fit with the base. The base itself has also been beefed up, and additional strengthening ribs on the top and bottom faces, ensure the base is rock solid when being secured
Aperture Recut for Improved Fit
A step-down aperture has been added to improve the fit around the devices and blanks, when fitting the cover. What is more, a new and convenient lid retainer (available from September) allows the lid to be held open. This simple solution is a significant change when finishing an install, or checking the board, leaving both hands free to access the devices
Improved Knockouts
Faster installations and optimised cable management
Optimised Positioning
Based on feedback, knockout positions have been realigned on the top and bottom of the base. Why is this better? This change enables the incoming wires to be in line with the offset incomer, making installation easier and termination of the cables more straightforward. This helps to minimise stress on the cable, termination DIN rail, and devices
Reduced contact points
Making removal easier and protecting the board against damage during this process. For our recessed variants, we have added additional knockouts to the rear
Fortress Overview
Elevating Convenience and Flexibility in Circuit Protection
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, Amendment 2 compliant
- Accurate, Integral Spirit level and tripod fixing points for quick installation
- Combi-style screws mean one screwdriver when installing
- Quick-release raised DIN rail provides additional space for cables to pass below
- Improved first-fix efficiency with quick-release raised DIN rail
- Backed-out captive terminal screws prevent hardware loss and save time
- Offset incomer provides additional space for main incoming cables
- Larger screws improve cable retention, enabling greater torque on ferruled cables
- Longer terminal bars for more capacity and greater flexibility
- Floating busbar provides maximum installation flexibility
- Trim supplied to protect cables from sharp-edged knockouts
Arc Fault Detection Devices
Amendment 2 and updates to AFDD useage
The main change is around regulation 421.1.7, which we believe will result in Arc Fault Detection Devices (AFDD’s) being mandated in specific installations and recommended in others and as such will become more used to future-proof installations due to ever-evolving process, manufacturing processes and power demand within dwellings - cases such as the fire at Grenfell Tower highlights the risks when AFDD's are not installed and in-use
Our range of Fortress devices have been extended with AFDD’s. Combined with our existing Surge Protection and A Type RCD and RCBO’s, everything a contractor needs to meet the new regulations has been covered. Additionally, all devices in the Fortress range are forward and backward compatible with our new and existing consumer units
Surface Mounted Consumer Units
The Installers Choice
Crafted with the installer's perspective in mind, the BG Fortress Surface Mounted Consumer Unit is a comprehensive series of metal consumer units suitable for a wide array of installations. This range presents various features and advantages aimed at improving the convenience, flexibility, and safety attributes of the products
Configurations and Innovations
The Fortress range of consumer units is not only functional, stylish and innovative, but also offers you a wide range of configurations to suit your exact needs. Our range of populated boards comes fitted in a premium steel enclosure with ample space for cable management, even with RCBO’s fitted, allowing for smart, flexible design solutions. Better cable retention due to large screws, enabling greater torque and cables fitted with ferrules
Recessed Consumer Units
Aesthetics To Match Functionality
Specifically designed to be fully recessed within a wall or cavity with a depth of up to 68mm, our range of recessed boards offers the same premium build, functionality, and customisable configuration options in a more compact way to fit in with the smaller builds that are becoming increasingly common with new housing estates.
Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind
Consumer units were never made to be pretty or good-looking; hide them behind doors, in the garage, out of the way. With our recessed boards, you won’t be embarrassed to have one of these in the hallway or on display; blending in with any modern decor, saving space and making them perfect for smaller domestic applications and housing estates.
Product Overview
The BG Fortress Consumer Unit range has been fully updated to reflect the requirements of BS7671 18th edition amendment 2. BG has also listened to electricians' feedback and made several improvements to speed up installation and offer increased flexibility.
In this video, eFIXX deep-dives into the BG Fortress Circuit Protection range and looks at some of the improvements BG has made over the years, highlighting key features and benefits and how they contribute to the overall efficiency and user-friendly installation of the BG Fortress Circuit Protection range.
