I have always been happy with the quality of work delivered by Oval Electrical over the last few years.
Yes, a fuse box upgrade is possible if the property has modern, compliant electrical wiring.
Your property in Brighton must have correctly installed earthing and bonding with wires in good condition. What we don’t want to see are signs of brittle wiring made of older rubber insulation. If wiring is adequate, a straightforward fuse box upgrade is very simple. Oval Electrical typically carries out an EICR to check the quality of existing wiring before a fuse box upgrade. A check of the properties wiring will help eliminate problems, such as nuisance tripping as modern fuse boxes or commonly known consumer units are very sensitive to even the smallest insulation faults.
How do I know if I need a fuse board upgrade?
If you notice signs like frequently tripping breakers, flickering lights or an acrid smell like burning around the fusebox, you will need a NAPIT registered electrician to take a look immediately. A homeowner on Lewes Road contacted us as they noticed strange burn marks on the fusebox when they went to take a monthly reading. It was wise to get in touch with us, the fusebox itself was around 12 years old and wiring had loosened over time due to heat expansion. Overheating can cause severe fire risk which can lead to property damage and injury.
How will a fuse box upgrade benefit my home?
Upgrading to a modern consumer unit will protect your property from overheating and electrical fires. Modern units include sensitive devices such as RCDs or Residual Current Devices which detect leaky current, quickly tripping a switch to prevent electric shocks. MCBs or Mini Circuit Breakers prevent overheating and damage to electrical appliances at your home. The combination of a fusebox upgrade and modern electrical wiring will provide much better energy efficiency, reducing wasted energy and help keep energy bills manageable.
Who to call for a fusebox upgrade in Brighton?
A fusebox upgrade or consumer unit replacement should be carried out by a fully NAPIT approved electrician such as Oval Electrical. Upgrading requires complex electrical work which can be dangerous so it’s definitely not a DIY weeknd job. Upgrade work requires isolating mains power, removing the old box and fitting the new unit in compliance with BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulation. Once completed, we run a series of tests on the circuits and the unit to confirm standards have been met. The homeowner on Lewes Road was issued an EIC or Electrical Installation Certificate to confirm the fusebox upgrade was carried out by a competent professional.
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To book your fusebox upgrade or ask us any questions about rewiring your property, get in touch with one of the team today.