Consumer Unit Replacement in Wimborne
Looking to upgrade your consumer unit? OB Electrical provides professional consumer unit replacements and upgrades for homes and properties throughout Wimborne, Poole, Bournemouth and the surrounding Dorset area. We can assess your existing installation, explain the options available and complete the required testing and certification.
What Is a Consumer Unit?
The consumer unit, sometimes referred to as a fuse box or fuse board, is an important part of your property's electrical installation. It distributes electricity to the different circuits around the property and contains protective devices designed to disconnect the supply when certain electrical faults occur.
Does My Consumer Unit Need Replacing?
An older consumer unit does not automatically mean that it needs replacing. The condition of the existing installation, the type of protective devices fitted and the results of electrical inspection and testing all need to be considered.
If you're concerned about an older fuse box or you're planning alterations to your electrical installation, OB Electrical can assess the existing setup and explain whether an upgrade would be appropriate.
If you're unsure about the overall condition of your electrical installation, we can also carry out an EICR to assess it in more detail.
Modern Consumer Unit Protection
Modern consumer units can incorporate protective devices such as RCDs and RCBOs, with surge protection also used where appropriate. The right arrangement depends on the electrical installation and the work being carried out.
We'll assess your property and discuss the appropriate consumer unit and protective devices for your installation before work begins.
What Happens During a Consumer Unit Replacement?
Before replacing a consumer unit, we'll assess the existing electrical installation and discuss the proposed work with you. The electrical supply will need to be isolated while the replacement is carried out, so there will be a period without power during the work.
Once the new consumer unit is installed, the relevant electrical testing will be completed to verify the installation and identify any issues that require attention.
Testing & Certification
Consumer unit replacement involves electrical testing to verify the completed work and the circuits connected to the new unit. OB Electrical will complete the appropriate testing and provide the relevant electrical certification for the work carried out.
If testing identifies an issue with the existing installation, we'll explain what we've found and discuss any additional remedial work that may be required.
Consumer Unit Upgrades Across Wimborne & Dorset
Based in Wimborne, OB Electrical provides consumer unit replacements and electrical upgrades throughout Wimborne, Colehill, Corfe Mullen, Ferndown, Broadstone, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and surrounding areas of Dorset.
Contact us if you're concerned about an existing fuse board, planning electrical improvements or would like advice about upgrading your consumer unit.
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Get a Quote for a Consumer Unit Upgrade
Considering replacing or upgrading your consumer unit? Contact OB Electrical for professional advice and a quote for consumer unit replacement in Wimborne and the surrounding Dorset area.