Why upgrade your fuse board?
Your consumer unit is the main distribution point for the electrics in your property, they contain all the safety devices to make your electrical installation safe.
If you have an old fuse board with rewireable fuses, it is generally recommended that these should be upgraded for both safety’s sake, and for the fact that modern ones are much more convenient; they are much easier to reset in the event of an overload.
The added protection that modern units provide, is quicker response times by the overload protective device (MCB) and protection against earth leakage (RCD); RCD’s trip in the event of an earth fault which can either be due to damage to cables, accessories, appliances or in the event that a person touches a live part.
If you’re interested in a Fuse Board Upgrade please do not hesitate to get in touch.