1) Fuse Board Upgrade
A domestic Fuse Board Upgrade from EMC Electrical Group is the replacement of an old Fuse Board with a new Consumer Unit. We can help keep you and your Bristol home’s electrical system safe.
Back to top2) Fuse Board Upgrade Regulations
Fuse Boards in the UK must comply with the Electrical Safety Regulations. In order to meet these requirements new installations must be certified by a qualified electrician such as EMC Electrical Group and we’ll label the unit with the installation date and the next inspection date, homeowners should then have them checked at least every ten years and all electrical circuits must be protected from overload and residual current leakage.
With this in mind we can reassure you all modern consumer units come with RCD’s (residual current devices) and MCB’s (mini circuit breakers). Should you be looking for EMC Electrical Group at a later date to install a new electric shower, we can just install an RCD for the new circuit, you would not have to upgrade the entire fusebox again.
Back to top3) The Main Parts of a Fuse Board Upgrade
There are three main parts to your Fuse Board Upgrade. A Consumer Unit houses the main switch, circuit breakers and residual current devices. These components all work together harmoniously to control the flow of electricity and protect your Bristol home from any hazards.
- The main switch controls the flow of electricity into your Bristol home and is used to cut the supply in the event of an emergency
- Circuit breakers will protect your home’s individual circuits from being overloaded or short circuiting. They shut down the power to a circuit should the current rise too much
- Residual current devices monitor the current flowing through the circuits and will cut the power if again it rises too high. They often come in pairs each covering half of your home
4) Reasons for a Fuse Board Upgrade
EMC Electrical Group will share with you some of the reason for a Fuse Board Upgrade. They include but are not limited to safety, compliance and efficiency as with so many electricals in your Bristol home.
When it comes to safety a Fuse Board Upgrade in your Bristol home cannot only help prevent fires but electric shocks too. They’ll ensure you are fully compliant with the regulations listed above and also offer protection again electrical surges.
Energy efficiency is playing a greater part in all our lives and by having a Fuse Board Upgrade you can improve the efficiency of the electricity which in turn may reduce the associated costs. It will also be easier to maintain and find/ fix any issues.
With technology continually speeding ahead we also have to look to the future. By preparing for new home appliances, sustainable energy sources and EV charging points your Bristol home’s Fuse Board Upgrade will set you off on the right foot.
5) Signs you may need a Fuse Board Upgrade
This can be kept short and sweet, but should you have any uncertainty please get in touch with EMC Electrical Group. The signs you may need a Fuse Board Upgrade are it is over 20 years old, it is showing signs or wear and tear in respect of arcing or melted fuses, and you are making upgrades to your Bristol home’s electrical system in light of a new extension to the home and additional circuits being required.
Back to top6) EMC Electrical Group
So should a Fuse Board Upgrade be on the horizon for your Bristol home, please pick up the phone to EMC Electrical Group today on 0117 422 7222.
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