Consumer Unit Upgrades for Ultimate Protection
Modern Solutions for Electrical Safety and Compliance in Oxfordshire, Berkshire & Wiltshire
DL Electrical Contractors are certified electricians who provide fuse box replacements and consumer unit upgrades. We handle everything from inspection and testing to the installation of a modern consumer unit that complies with current safety regulations. Based in Wantage, we offer our consumer unit upgrade services to customers throughout Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Wiltshire, extending well beyond our immediate local area of Wantage, Faringdon, Witney, Abingdon, Oxford, Didcot, Lambourn, and Hungerford.
The Importance of the Consumer Unit
The consumer unit, also known as a fuse box, is the heart of your electrical system. It distributes electricity throughout your property and protects against electrical hazards such as fires and electric shocks. ‘Consumer Unit’ is the technical name for the box that contains the circuit breakers, fuses, and incoming mains power in the property.
Since 2001, all British electrical installations have been required to have residual current device (RCD) protection. This safety feature cuts power in the event of a fault, particularly when supplying electricity outdoors, and is far more sensitive than normal fuses and circuit-breakers to give extra protection. Even if you don’t have outdoor sockets, regulations mandate that your consumer unit must include RCD protection for all cables embedded in the walls, except for alarm circuits.
To ensure adequate protection, it is critical that any consumer unit has the capacity to meet the demands of electrical appliances and devices within the property.
When to Upgrade Your Fuse Box / Consumer Unit
Typically, a fuse box or consumer unit lasts between 20 and 30 years. If your property has an older style fuse box, an early-edition consumer unit, or if your unit is over 20 years old, we strongly recommend upgrading to a modern consumer unit. Doing so will significantly improve your property’s electrical safety and reduce the risk of personal injury to occupants and visitors.
To ensure your consumer unit continues to meet the demands of modern appliances and devices, it is critical to maintain and upgrade your consumer unit as needed, and to ensure compliance with current building regulations and safety standards.
Our Fuse Box / Consumer Unit Upgrade Service
Whether you need to replace an old-style fuse box or upgrade a consumer unit to handle additional capacity, or are seeking reassurance that your consumer unit is adequate for the property’s electrical devices and complies with current safety standards, our expert electricians offer a comprehensive upgrade service.
We can supply a fully compliant, brand new 18th Edition consumer unit that meets current regulations and is suitable for meeting your property’s electrical demands. After fitting the consumer unit, you must inform the local authority about the upgrade, or we can handle this notification for you, saving you time and hassle. This service is included in our standard service, so there is no extra charge.
Following installation, we will test the consumer unit and issue a safety certificate, known as the BS7671.
Our skilled electricians have extensive expertise in fuse box replacements and consumer unit upgrades and are committed to providing exceptional workmanship, and competitive pricing to homeowners, landlords, and business owners alike.
Why Choose DL Electrical Contractors for Your Consumer Unit Upgrade?
- Experience and Expertise: Our team of certified electricians has many years of experience in fuse box replacements and consumer unit upgrades, ensuring that your consumer unit upgrade has the capacity to meet your property’s electrical demands and meets current safety regulations.
- Comprehensive Service: We handle everything from initial inspection to installation and post-installation testing, including submitting the necessary notifications to local authorities, making the process hassle-free for you.
- Quality Workmanship: We take pride in our workmanship and deliver high-quality results on every project.
- Reliable and Efficient Service: Our team ensures a reliable and efficient service by working efficiently to minimise disruption to your daily routine or business operations, ensuring the completion of your upgrade on time and to your satisfaction.
Contact Us Today
If your property is within our local area of Wantage, Faringdon, Witney, Abingdon, Oxford, Didcot, Lambourn, and Hungerford, or elsewhere in Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Wiltshire, and you require fuse box or consumer unit upgrade then please contact us. We offer free advice, a free site inspection, and a no-obligation quotation.