Here at JP Electrical, the question we often hear is: ‘what are the signs I need a new fuseboard?’
Let's be honest, it’s not often we think about the fuseboard in our homes. A lot of Meltham homeowners aren’t aware of how significant and important the fusebox is when it comes to the general running of our homes day to day.
1) The main signs that you need a new fuseboard
There are a few warning signs that will be pointing towards needing to upgrade your fuseboard, here are some of the main ones to look out for.
- Appliances tripping or lights flickering
If your fuseboard is struggling to handle its current load, you will find that you’ll be experiencing power cuts or tripped circuits.
- Your current unit is old or has been in your home as long as you can remember
Older fuseboards were designed to handle the average household electrical load of that time, in the modern day the reality is that our electrical use has increased massively - and older units sadly aren’t fit to handle this load.
- Visible damage and strange smell
If your current unit has what appears to be burn marks or melted plastic and/or smells like fish/ammonia - this is a sign that your unit is overheating due to overload.
If you’re noticing one or more of these signs, it could be time to think about installing a new fuseboard.
Back to top2) What are the benefits of installing a new fuseboard in your Meltham home?
The main benefit of upgrading your fuseboard to a modern consumer unit is safety. Old fuseboards do not have the same level of built in protection as modern units do.
Modern units use Residual Current Devices (RCDs) - these reduce the risk of an electrical fire or electric shock as it detects faults and cuts off power straight away. Due to modern units being able to handle a higher load, this also means you are less likely to be putting strain on your unit as you would with an older fuseboard.
Some of the other benefits include:
- Higher Quality & More Reliable
Modern day circuit breakers are generally much more reliable and less likely to cause tripping
- Easier to detect issues
If you do happen to be experiencing electrical issues, modern day units are easier to troubleshoot issues and some even feature built-in diagnostic tools.
- Compliance with Safety Regulations
Modern day units comply with current safety standards that were set in line with the average household usage in the current day
- Convenience
Should you experience a circuit trip, instead of having to replace the fuse, you can simply flip a switch to restart power.
The most important of all those benefits is safety. Over 50% of fires in the UK alone are caused by electricity - by installing a new fuseboard you are protecting your home and family.
Back to top3) Choosing the right electrician in Meltham
Your safety is our priority, we understand how important it is to protect your family and to ensure the work completed in your home is to the highest of standards.
If you’re looking for a local, trusted electrician to either discuss or install a new fuseboard in your home, JP Electrical are your NICEIC Approved Meltham based electrician. Our work is backed by NICEIC's platinum promise warranty - meaning we are covered for up to 2 million pounds public liability insurance.
Back to top4) Contact JP Electrical
Give our friendly team a call today or request a free quote.
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