Fuse Board Replacement, new Consumer Unit in Worcester
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Andy Betteridge 07770 814 760
If you are concerned that your existing fuse board and also, maybe, the rest of the electrical installation are not be safe for continued use then contact Andy Betteridge. Andy will carry out a free initial visual assessment, then give recommendations as to possible improvements with a quotation for carrying out work that may be appropriate.
Being a NAPIT Registered Full Scope Electrician Andy carries out the Electrical work on site himself and not having the overheads of a large company or being required to charge Value Added Tax can offer very competitive prices.
All recommendations and quotations are prepared on an ethical basis, Andy will not try to sell you anything which you have not requested or for which there is not a justifiable need to make the installation function safely as required, a full explanation of any recommendations can be given to you.
If your home has an old style Fuse Board or consumer Unit installed before 2008 it is unlikely it will comply with the current 17th edition of the Wiring regulations BS7671 and may not meet current safety standards. You may wish to replace a old fuse board for your own peace of mind or alternatively it make need replacing so that additions and alterations can be made to other parts of the electrical installation.
Benefits of the modern Consumer Units that Andy installs include they are all switch operated, so you do not need to keep a stock of replacement fuse wire or fuses and the devices can be reset without having to use wire cutters and, or a screwdriver. The Consumer Units are made of self extinguishing plastic and can withstand a higher short circuit than the older wooden Fuse Boards and repairable fuses meaning they are less of a fire risk, also as they are insulated, unlike the old metal fuse Boards, there is a reduced risk of electric shock from contact with them. Installed within the Consumer Units are RCDs giving supplementary protection from electric shock for when as an example you are using an electric Lawn Mower, unlike plug in RCD adaptors these are always connected for your safety and cannot be lost, stolen or borrowed. The 17th edition Wiring regulations require RCD protection for all plug sockets, all electrical circuits and equipment in Bathrooms, all cables concealed in walls less than 50 mm from the surface without mechanical protection along with other RCD requirements, meaning that without the addition of RCDs to older electrical installations they cannot be altered or extended in some circumstances, such as when replacing a Kitchen, Bathroom or adding a Socket or switch, In these circumstances a new Consumer Unit is the best solution for providing RCDs when other electrical work is being undertaken.
So if you are considering or feel there may be a need to have your old fashioned Fuse Board replaced with a modern Consumer Unit to the current 17th edition Electrical regulations, possibly along with the upgrading of the Earthing system, to improve the electrical safety within your home and give added convenience, along with an overall electrical safety check and all the certification you need if you planning to sell, let, extend or alter your home, contact Andy Betteridge.
Phone Andy to arrange a Initial Visual Site Survey daytime on 07770814760 or evenings on 01905452416 alternatively email from the contact page or directly to betteridgeandrew@hotmail.com