Modern Fuse Board Replacement & Upgrades

Your consumer unit (commonly known as the fuse board) is one of the most important parts of your electrical system.

A consumer unit upgrade can improve protection, but does not by itself establish that the whole installation meets current requirements. The condition of existing circuits and any remedial work need to be assessed separately.

At AC Electrical, we carry out consumer unit replacements across Chelmsford and Essex, installing modern units with RCD and RCBO protection.

Benefits include:

• Improved electrical safety

• Greater protection against electric shock

• Reduced fire risk

• Increased reliability

• Better fault protection

Assessment, quotation and completion

Ask what checks are needed on the existing circuits, earthing and bonding before a replacement is agreed. The number of circuits, protection required and any necessary remedial work can affect the quotation. Confirm the expected interruption to power and what is included before accepting the quotation.

Confirm what inspection, testing and certification are included in the proposed work, and how the circuit labels and protective devices will be explained at handover.

Understand the protection options in our guide to RCDs and RCBOs.