Why You Should Have a Professional Electrician Check Your Fuse Board
Although modern Fuse Boards rarely need replacing, if your property has an older Fuse Board that doesn’t meet today’s safety regulations, if your Fuse Board is somehow damaged, or if your property needs more capacity, then it is high time you consult a professional electrical company now.
Also known as a Consumer Unit or Fuse Box, Fuse Boards are an essential link within any safe electrical system. They’re a safeguarding mechanism for properties and effectively act as a ‘gatekeeper’ for any electricity entering the property. Fuse Boards feature a series of Protective Devices, Fuses or MCBs (Miniature Circuit Breakers) which correspond to different areas or parts of a property’s electrical system. For instance: one MCB might relate to the upstairs lighting, one to the cooker, one to the shower, and so forth. Whenever a fuse or MCB detects an excessive power draw or a short circuit fault, it cuts power instantly, thus protecting the property from electrical fire and therefore, protecting those who use the property.
Current regulations require most circuits to have RCD protection and Modern Fuse Boards include this as standard. The benefit of this additional protection is that the RCD device is designed to protect us from electric shock, something that a fuse or MCB cannot do. One step further is to include an RCBO for each circuit, this is a special device that includes all the protection of both MCB and RCD in one.
Definitive Electrical Solutions services, upgrades, and instals Fuse Boards to properties throughout the East Midlands. With engineers within easy reach of Derby, Nottingham, Mansfield, and Chesterfield, if in doubt about the safety of your existing Fuse Board, the sooner you consult the professionals here at Definitive, the better.
Replacing Older Fuse Boards
As mentioned, older properties will of course feature older Fuse Boxes. Should the existing box not reach current electrical standards, the safety of your building, electrical devices, and of course, occupants could be compromised. In addition, parts may have degraded, and water damage could have caused corrosion. So if you have any uncertainty, speak to a member of the Definitive Electrical team who will provide you with honest and expert advice on checking or upgrading your box.
Damaged Fuse Boards
Even newer Fuse Boards can suffer damage though. Water damage can compromise parts, and an initial poor installation can compromise the unit. Therefore, consulting a professional Domestic Electrician will save you the worry, costs, and risks associated with faulty electrics.
When More Capacity is Required
With more and more domestic property owners extending their homes or adding new electrical equipment, existing Fuse Boards might not have the capacity to manage additional rooms and electrical items. For instance, a loft conversion, a new out-building, an electric vehicle charge point, a hot tub, supplementary outside lighting, additional entertainment systems, or a new security system: these all place new demands on a property’s Fuse Board. If you’re unsure of your current board’s capacity, efficacy, and safety, or if you’re planning to add new rooms and new electrical demands to your property, a Definitive Electrical Solutions team member will be able to swiftly and precisely help you understand all of your options.
Definitive Electrical Solutions comprises a team of experienced Electrical Engineers, all of whom are highly qualified and dedicated to holding safety and the customer experience as the priorities of any job they undertake. Having experience with all kinds and brands of Fuse Boards, old and new, engineers will provide a transparent service, communicating costs and progress throughout every stage of every single job.
To discuss your property’s electrical demands and whether your existing Fuse Board needs servicing or replacing, click here to speak to a member of the Definitive Electrical Solutions team now!
