Parts Of A Fuseboard

1) Ever wondered how important the different parts of a fuse board are in keeping you and your home safe?

If you’re based in Chesterfield, it might be useful to understand the role of the parts of the fuseboard and when to consider a fuseboard  upgrade.

2) What does a fuse board do?

You can think of the fuse board as the main electrical control centre at your home. All the mains electricity coming into the property is distributed by the fuse board across all the circuits in the building. Each circuit controls the electricity in a particular area or room.  

The fuse board offers safety features to keep you and your home protected from any sudden surges in power.

3) Parts of a fuseboard

Fuseboards are typically also referred to as fuse boxes or consumer units. Although the overall function is the same, consumer units have additional safety features designed to kick in during a power surge or overload.

Lets have a look at the main parts of a fuseboard.

3.0.1) Main switch:  

Whenever the team here at Definitive Electrical solutions get called out for fuse board repairs or upgrades in Chesterfield, we urge customers to identify the main switch. Identifying the main switch is incredibly useful if you ever need to switch the power off in an emergency situation. Typically the main switch is clearly labelled and easy to find. The main switch is designed to stop the supply of electricity to your home during an emergency.

3.0.2) MCBs or mini circuit breakers:

Small switches on the fuse board,designed to protect circuits against damage from over current such as when an extension cable might be in use. If the MCB switch is triggered, it is pretty easy to restore power as you would just flip the switch back.

3.0.3) RCDs or residual current device:

This particular part is designed to protect individuals, preventing electrical  shocks. RCDs are very sensitive to the slightest ed changes in current, acting within milliseconds to cut off the power. Most modern consumer units and fuse boards are all equipped with RCDs as an efficient safety feature.

3.0.4) SPD or surge protection device:

The device offers protection against high voltage power surges, typical when lighting strikes. As a new feature to modern fuse boards, some older ones lack this circuit part but our electricians can add SPD protection to your existing fuse board.  

3.0.5) Considering a fuse board upgrade:

If you suspect it's time to upgrade your fuseboard or are worried about how your fuse board might be functioning, do get in touch with Definitive Electrical solutions. In the meantime, if you notice any of the following signs, it might be time to consider upgrading your fuse board.

• Electric shocks when switching on appliances.
• Lighting fails to turn on/Flickering lights.
• Burning smell coming from the fuse board.

4) Definitive Electrical solutions in Chesterfield

As NICEIC approved and Part P compliant electricians, we provide customers with up to date and current electrical insight and skill.

We ensure all our services are in line with current regulations and industry standards. Our team of electricians are familiar with state of the art electrical equipment and testing equipment to ensure any electrical services are completed to a high standard.

For more information about the parts of a fuseboard, get in touch with Definitive Electrical solutions in Chesterfield.