Are you considering a fuse board replacement for your Birkenshaw, Bradford home?
A Fuse board plays a vital role in protecting your home from the risks of electrical fire and shock. As with any other area of your home, your fuse board is subject to wear and tear, and you will eventually need a fuse board replacement. Quality Electrician are your reliable, local, Birkenshaw based electrician. If you are in Bradford or the surrounding area and need an experienced electrician to perform a fuse board replacement, our friendly team will be happy to help.
When do I need a Fuse Board Replacement?
Age of Fuse Board:
A fuse board replacement is usually carried out because of the age of the existing fuse board. An older style fuse board will not be capable of protecting your Birkenshaw home as well as it’s modern counterparts. Older fuse boards look a little different to new ones, so it is quite easy to see if your fuse board is overdue an upgrade. An older style fuse board will have fuses that have to be manually removed and rewired in the event of a power surge. This can be a fiddly and frustrating job, particularly in the dark! Because the fuses rely on a wire burning through, there is a delay between the electrical issue occurring and the power being cut. This greatly increases your risk of electrical fire compared with a new fuse board. A modern fuse board, also known as a consumer unit, will have a row of small switches that toggle on and off when an issue is detected. They are much safer and far easier to use.
Upgrading your Fuse Board:
Your fuse board may also need replacing if it is struggling to meet the growing demands of your household. A new extension, electric vehicle charge point or heat pump heating system can all require an increase in the capacity of your fuse board. These would each require their own mini circuit breaker within your consumer unit. Your electrician will discuss your current and future needs prior to the replacement of your fuse board. At Quality Electrician would recommend a consumer unit that has individual circuit protection - an RCBO, that allows the rest of your property to continue to receive power when one circuit trips. They are safer and make it simple to identify the origin of a fault. They work particularly well in a home with multiple and complex electrical demands. We favour Hager brand fuse boards as they are high quality and feature backwards compatibility which effectively future proofs your installation.
Replacing your Fuse Board
Before a Fuse board replacement is carried out, a reputable electrician will want to perform an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR). This is a thorough safety inspection of the electrics within your property. Carrying out an EICR before we begin work means there aren’t any expensive surprises in the middle of your fuse board replacement. Here at Quality Electrician, Birkenshaw, we always complete an EICR as part of our fuse board replacement service, so you know exactly what to expect.
Only a qualified and competent electrician should perform a fuse board replacement. This is due to both the dangers present when working with electricity and to comply with building and safety regulations. During the installation, your electrician will be working hard to keep you and your property safe. Safety checks will be performed on your existing cabling. They will check your earth bonding and will, if necessary, upgrade this. Your electrician will fully test the installation and make sure it is compliant with Part P regulations and submit notification to your local council building control office. They will provide you with a NICEIC Electrical Installation Certificate and demonstrate how your new fuse board works before they leave.
If you are based in Birkenshaw, Bradford or the surrounding area, Quality Electrician are your local, reliable fuse board replacement electrician. We are fully qualified, NICEIC registered and have a wealth of experience in fuse board replacement. Call our friendly, professional team today.
