Consumer Unit Replacements
Ceramic rewirable fuse box
Ceramic rewirable was common before the 1950's
Rewirable fuse box
Cartridge fuses were popular from the 1950's to 1980's
And a general mess!!
What Is A Consumer Unit?
A consumer unit, often called a fuse board, is the central point of your electrical installation. It distributes power throughout your property and contains the protective devices that help prevent electric shock and electrical fires.
Older fuse boards may not meet current wiring regulations and often lack important safety features such as RCD protection.
Charged Solutions provides consumer unit replacements throughout Wallington, Sutton, Croydon and the surrounding areas
Signs Your Consumer Unit May Need Replacing
- Old rewireable fuses
- No RCD protection
- Frequent tripping
- Burning smells or heat damage
- Cracked or damaged fuse board
- Electrical work requiring additional circuits
- Recommendation on an EICR report
- Consumer unit over 20 years old
Benefits Of A New Consumer Unit
- Improved electrical safety
- RCD protection
- RCBO protection
- Better fault protection
- Compliance with current regulations
- Easier future electrical additions
- Reduced nuisance tripping
- Increased property appeal
Our Consumer Unit Replacement Service
We carry out consumer unit replacements for homeowners, landlords and businesses throughout Wallington, Sutton, Croydon, Carshalton, Purley, Coulsdon, Banstead, Caterham and surrounding areas.
Every installation includes:
- Inspection of existing installation
- Testing of circuits
- New consumer unit installation
- Full certification
- Building Regulations compliance where required
- Notification through our competent person scheme
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a consumer unit replacement take?
Most replacements are completed within one working day.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. Full testing and certification are provided.
Will the power be turned off?
Yes. Power will be isolated while the consumer unit is replaced and tested.
Can you replace old fuse boards?
Yes. We regularly upgrade older fuse boards to modern consumer units with RCD and RCBO protection.
This consumer unit dated from the 1970's and offered nothing but basic protection and had to be rewired if there was a fault
Replaced with a modern consumer unit from the fusebox range
Now with an SPD for surge protection and RCBO's for additional protection. So much safer