NewTrend · British distribution box
Product overview
NewTrend BS British distribution boxes provide a housing format for modular terminal apparatus in residential and building distribution applications. The catalogue lists 3, 5, 10, 14 and 18-way BS versions, IP30 enclosure protection and series ratings of 100A and 230/400V. The original BSF base drawing is retained separately as a dimensional reference; its model numbers are not substituted for BS order models.
Technical selection summary
| Series | BS British distribution box |
|---|---|
| Standard listed in catalogue | IEC/EN 61439-3 |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 500V |
| Rated operational voltage Ue | 230/400V |
| Rated current In | 100A, catalogue series rating |
| Power frequency | 50/60Hz |
| Dielectric test | 2500V for 1 minute |
| Enclosure protection class | IP30 |
| BS way counts | 3 / 5 / 10 / 14 / 18 |
| Dimension tolerance | All dimensions shown below are in mm, with the original +/-1.5mm tolerance |
| BS-3 dimensions | L 102; W 186; H1 94.5; H2 119 |
| BS-5 dimensions | L 138; W 186; H1 94.5; H2 119 |
| BS-10 dimensions | L 256; W 250; H1 94.5; H2 119 |
| BS-14 dimensions | L 328; W 250; H1 94.5; H2 119 |
| BS-18 dimensions | L 400; W 250; H1 94.5; H2 119 |
| Base reference BSF-2 | L 52; W 130; H 61.5 |
| Base reference BSF-4 | L 98; W 182; H 93.3 |
| Base reference BSF-6 | L 134; W 182; H 93.3 |
| Base reference BSF-10 | L 256; W 250; H 93.3 |
| Base reference BSF-14 | L 328; W 250; H 93.3 |
| Base reference BSF-18 | L 400; W 250; H 93.3 |
Typical applications
- Residential final-circuit distribution layouts
- Building distribution assemblies using modular terminal apparatus
View or download BS / BSF original catalogue, pages 37-38 (PDF)
Product reference images and drawings
Original series technical data
Original BS enclosure dimensions
Original BSF base dimensions for reference
Photos show the enclosure family. Included switching and protective devices must be specified with the order; an empty enclosure alone does not provide overload, short-circuit or earth-leakage protection. Installation and wiring must be performed by qualified electricians.
