Dan came to assess the work when he said he would and even sent a reminder which was very reassuring!
At A.M Electrics Devon Ltd, we recently carried out a consumer unit replacement in Chudleigh Knighton, upgrading an older style fuse board to a modern consumer unit with significantly improved electrical protection.
The original board installed in the property was an older fuse board using rewireable fuse carriers. While these systems were common many years ago, they do not provide the same level of safety as modern electrical installations.
Older fuse boards rely on fuse wire breaking when a fault occurs, which means they provide limited protection against certain types of electrical faults. They also lack modern safety devices such as RCD or RCBO protection, which are designed to protect against electric shock and reduce fire risk.
Because of these limitations, upgrading to a modern consumer unit is one of the most important electrical safety improvements that can be made in a home.
Installing the New Consumer Unit
We removed the existing fuse board and installed a new FuseBox consumer unit, which provides a much higher level of safety and circuit protection.
The new board includes individual RCBO protection for each circuit, meaning that if a fault occurs on one circuit it will not affect the rest of the property.
The installation also includes a surge protection device (SPD) which helps protect sensitive electrical equipment such as televisions, computers and modern appliances from voltage spikes.
All circuits were safely isolated, tested and reconnected into the new board before the installation was fully tested and certified.
Safety Benefits of a Modern Consumer Unit
Upgrading to a modern consumer unit provides several important benefits for homeowners.
One of the biggest improvements is RCBO protection, which protects against both overloads and earth leakage faults. This helps significantly reduce the risk of electric shock and electrical fires.
Modern consumer units also allow for better fault identification, making it easier to determine which circuit has an issue if a fault occurs.
Another benefit is the inclusion of surge protection, which protects expensive electronics and appliances from electrical surges.
Finally, new consumer units are installed in accordance with current UK electrical regulations (BS 7671), helping ensure the installation meets modern safety standards.
Consumer Unit Installations in Chudleigh Knighton
Many homes across Chudleigh Knighton, Chudleigh, Newton Abbot and surrounding South Devon areas still have older style fuse boards installed.
Upgrading to a modern consumer unit improves electrical safety, reliability and protection for the entire property.
At A.M Electrics Devon Ltd, we regularly carry out consumer unit upgrades, electrical testing and electrical safety inspections for homeowners across the local area.
If your property still has an older fuse board, upgrading to a modern consumer unit with RCBO and surge protection is one of the best ways to improve the safety of your electrical installation.
Get in touch with our experienced and knowledgeable team today!