Fuse Box Replacement, EDINBURGH

There are still many homes in the UK today with old fuse boards or fuse boxes which are totally out of date. This means that many householders aren’t fully aware of the danger presented by these old fuse boxes nor fully protected from the risk of electrical harm, including fire.

It’s therefore important, to ensure that you have an up to date fuse board - that complies with modern fuse box installations and standards - providing additional protection for you and your family, or if you’re a business owner, your employees. You should always consult a qualified electrician - such as VC Electrical - if you’re at all unsure about your fuseboard.

Fuse Box Installation

Any fuse box without an RCD needs an upgrade. RCDs offer a level of personal protection that ordinary fuses and circuit-breakers simply don’t provide. By installing a 17th Edition RCD protected fuse board you’ll totally prevent the risk of electric shock or fire in your home or business premises.

• An RCD is a life saving device which completely switches off electricity supply in the event of any electrical fault

• This is designed to prevent you from getting a potentially fatal electric shock. For example, if you cut through the cable when mowing the lawn and accidentally touched the exposed live wires, or a faulty appliance overheats causing electric current to flow to earth 

• It can also provide some protection against electrical fires

• RCDs offer a level of personal protection that ordinary fuses and circuit-breakers can simply no longer provide

Our expert electricians will explain the work that needs doing and advise you how long this should take, before work commences. Our aim is always to minimise any disruption for you at your home or your business.

CONSUMER UNIT REPLACEMENT

Consumer units (CU) are similar to fuse boards and fuse boxes and can be replaced for various reasons. This includes replacement where the existing unit does not meet the requirements of BS 7671, for example, where there is no RCD protection. Or there may be no spare capacity in the existing consumer unit to connect additional circuits. It may be that consumer unit replacement has been recommended following a periodic inspection, or it could be that the existing consumer unit is in a poor condition.

Replacing Fuse Boards to meet british standards

Our qualified electricians provide seamless fuse board, fuse box or consumer unit replacement service, ensuring this meets strict British regulatory standards. VC Electrical will also inspect your existing electrical installation for any faults and provide a completion certificate, providing you with peace of mind that all of your electrical equipment is safe and compliant.

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With over 20 years worth of experience, all of our electricians are highly skilled and fully qualified. We’ve the knowledge and expertise required to offer a wide range of electrical services for your home or work premises. We offer a tailored professional service that ensures quality workmanship, timely installations, and more importantly 100% safety for all concerned.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I know when my fuse board needs replaced?

Any Consumer Units (Fuse boards) with wooden backing almost always need replacing as these can often date back to the 1950's.

• Check your existing unit by looking for the presence of a button with the word ‘test’ or ‘T’ on the unit itself. If it’s not there then chances are it needs replaced

• You should also consider if the wires on the wall adjoining the fuseboard look damaged or not. If they are it’s a sign they need upgraded

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO INSTALL A NEW FUSE BOARD OR CONSUMER UNIT?

A fuse board installation takes on average, around four hours to complete, although this may vary between properties. Our professional electricians will discuss the job with you and advise you how long the work will take.

Could I install a fuse box myself?

Unless you’re a qualified electrician this is never a job you should never even contemplate doing. All cables and connections to a Consumer Unit must be checked and tested by a qualified electrician only.