Electrician in Coventry
A properly functioning fuse box is essential to your electrical safety. It is the control centre of your electrical system and protects you and your property from electrical fire and shock.
If you need a fuse box upgrade, then you need an experienced electrician who takes your safety seriously. An electrician must be suitably qualified and registered to perform a fuse board upgrade that will meet current regulations. Electrical Experts are your Coventry based, fully qualified and NICEIC registered fuse board upgrade electricians.
When do I Need a Fuse Box Upgrade?
A fuse box upgrade is commonly undertaken due to the age and condition of the existing fuse box. An older style fuse box will feature fuse wires that melt in the event of a fault to cut the power. To regain power, you will need to find the correct fuse and replace the wire. This can be tricky and inconvenient, especially when it is dark. As a fuse box relies upon the wire burning out before the power is cut, the risk of electrical fire is much higher than with a new fuse box or consumer unit. A consumer unit has a bank of small switches or circuit breakers which immediately switch the power off when they detect a problem. A consumer unit is the updated version of a fuse box. It is safer, easier to use and will comply with all current regulations.
Existing Consumer Unit Upgrade
If you already have a consumer unit then you may be looking to upgrade to one that is better able to meets you demands. Your fuse box electrician will have a few queries to help them determine whether a fuse box upgrade is necessary and which type of consumer unit is most appropriate. To discover your electric needs, both current and long term they may ask:
• What are your long-term plans for your property?
• Will you be installing any new electrical equipment?
• Are you planning an extension?
• Would you like to run power to a garden office or workshop?
• Do you need an EV charger point?
• Are you planning on upgrading to a more energy efficient heating system such as a heat pump?
If any of these upgrades are planned, then your electrician will know you require increased capacity in your upgraded consumer unit. Your electrician will provide advice on which type of consumer unit would be best for you and your needs. They may recommend a consumer unit that has individual circuit protection, known as an RCBO, that allows the rest of your property to continue to receive power when one circuit trips. These also make it far easier to identify the origin of any fault and work particularly well in a home with multiple and complex electrical demands.
Fuse Board Upgrade Process
During a fuse box upgrade your electrician will undertake a number of tasks and safety checks. They will inspect your earth bonding and cabling and will advise if these require upgrading. Your fuse box electrician will identify each individual circuit on your new consumer unit and assign it to a miniature circuit breaker, creating a clear chart for future reference. Your electrician will carry out full function testing and ensure the installation is compliant with Part P regulations. They will submit notification to your local council building control office and will provide you with a NICEIC Electrical Installation Certificate. After the installation they will ensure you understand how your new consumer unit works.
If you are looking for a competent and trustworthy electrician to perform a fuse box upgrade in Coventry, then please contact Electrical Experts. My team and I are fully qualified, NICEIC registered and highly experienced in fuse box and consumer unit upgrades. Call us today.