While it is possible to rewire a fuse board, most electricians will typically recommend upgrading to a more modern consumer unit if your current installation still has ceramic fuses. At Bay Electrical, we adhere to the modern standards set by the UK Building Regulations (Part P) and the BS 7671 criteria specified in the current version of the IET Wiring Regulations, ensuring a safe and compliant installation.
The fuse board rewire, or the consumer unit, is the most important electrical installation inside any property. Both will offer protection against circuit overloading. This reduces fire and electrocution risks in homes and workplaces across the surrounding Billingshurst, Horsham and South East areas.
We can perform fuse board rewires and consumer unit upgrades for customers in the domestic and commercial sectors. Bay Electrical also performs full and partial electric rewires and can provide landlord certificates.
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Prior to installing a new consumer unit, our electrician tests the current wiring circuit to ensure a good standard of installation and compliance with BS 7671. If we need to perform any additional work prior to fitting a new consumer unit into your property, or if your current installation complies with current legislation and only requires a partial fuse board rewire, we explain the required work in detail.
On completion of the agreed work, Bay Electrical commissions the installation, issues the relevant certification and, if needed, makes a Part P notification to your local authority in Billingshurst, Horsham or wherever it is that you are based.
It has been a mandatory requirement to have residual current device (RCD) protection included in any type of electrical installation since 2001. The RCD cuts power by tripping in the event of an electrical fault, which is particularly beneficial when supplying electricity to an outside source. Modern consumer units contain a minimum of one RCD. This protects the circuit bank in the event of earth leakage.
Because older boards with ceramic fuses have been superseded by modern consumer units inside most homes and businesses across the county, a traditional fuse board rewire is something that has become less common in more recent years.
We will usually recommend an upgrade if your fuse board is broken or outdated, made from wood, has rewireable fuses or has been the subject of a failed electrical inspection.
Bay Electrical recommends that you consult an electrician to discuss a fuse board rewire or consumer unit change if you are purchasing a property in Billingshurst, Horsham or one of the surrounding areas, if you are a landlord who wants to rent out a property, if you are about to purchase or renew insurance, or if you haven’t had an inspection for 10 years or more.
