Hardly a day goes by without us coming across an old, outdated, consumer unit. Most of our customers are aware that these are not just old fashioned but in many cases potentially dangerous. Technology has really moved on over the last few years and the regulations now stipulate a standard for fuse boards that has never been safer.
Why choose David Richards Electrical?
We are a local well established electrical contractors.
We are fully qualified to undertake domestic electrical work.
All our installations come with a 12 month parts & labour guarantee.
We are Goverment endorsed Trust Mark Approved for your peace of mind.
We have build up a very good reputation with our customers.
Fuse Board Replacement from £299.00 Including VAT & full safety test of your homes wiring.
When should I replace my fuse board?
There are no hard and fast rules but a good indication would be:
- Your fuse board is more than 20 years old.
- Your fuse board is not fitted with an RCD (residual current device).
- There are blanking plates or fuse holders missing, leaving live parts exposed.
- Your fuse board is constructed of wood or plastic – this is a huge fire risk and should be acted upon.
- If your fuses keep blowing, it could be a sign that your fuse board isn't’ modern enough to handle your electricity usage.
- If you notice any burned connections or corrosion within your fuse board, you should contact an electrician to inspect it.
What next?
- We will visit your home free of charge at a time convienent to you.
- Then we will conduct a free visual inspection of your existing fuse box and wiring.
- Should we find that a replacement is advisable, we will discuss this with you along with the options.
- We will then provide you with a full itemised quote.
- Following completion of the work we explain how the new board operates and provide you with a completion certificate to BS7671 which will show the tests conducted to determine the safety of the existing house wiring.
