Do you need a fuse box replacement for your home in Bracknell? As your go to local electrician in Bracknell, we ensure all services such as replacing your fuse box are completed to the highest standard with electrical safety at the forefront. You might be considering a fuse box replacement if you’ve noticed it isn’t functioning as it should be, perhaps you just want a modern fuse box which is actually safer as many older style fuse boxes do not meet current electrical safety regulations.
What is a fusebox?
A fuse box, also known as a consumer unit, controls the flow of electricity into your Bracknell property. A fuse box plays a crucial role in protecting your home during an unexpected power surge, power surges could lead to electric shocks or even electrical fires which are life threatening risks.
Small pieces of thin wire called fuses are designed to melt during a power surge, this causes electrical circuits to fail and actually stops an appliance from working, protecting you in the process.
Many traditional and older fuse boxes which work in this manner require you to then physically replace the fuse, this can be dangerous and time consuming.
Current fuse boxes are commonly referred to as consumer units and although they function in a similar way, consumer units have a series of switches that trip during a power surge, this means you no longer need to replace any fuses. You simply reset the switches on your consumer unit.
The key components of a consumer unit
Consumer units can vary ever so slightly in their design but predominantly, consumer units are composed of a few key components. At Thames Valley Electricians Bracknell, we prefer our customers to become familiar with the essential components.
- Main switch- As the name suggests, this switch controls the flow of electricity into your home. When turned off, all power to all circuits controlled by the consumer unit are now dead.
- MCB-Mini circuit breakers responsible for switching off the power to the different areas or rooms in your home in the case of a power surge.
- RCD- Residual current device, prevents electric shocks if a power surge is detected.
Signs my fuse box might need replacing?
There are a few tell tale signs to look out for, we suggest you call us out as soon as possible if you notice the followings signs:
- Constant tripping of wires or circuit breakers keeps tripping.
- Plug sockets are unusually hot or warm.
- Lights throughout the property are constantly flickering.
- Unusual buzzing or an electrical humming sound in the background.
- Burn marks or scorch marks on the fusebox.
- New electrical appliances fail to function when plugged into sockets.
Benefit of fuse box replacement
Replacing your older fuse box has many advantages, you will be modernising and future-proofing the electrical aspects of your home which makes it appealing for future buyers.
Ultimately, you will be protecting your property against electrical fires as older fuse boxes tend to overheat, have loose or poorly connected cabling due to general age and wear and tear.
Modern consumer units are designed with RCD’s which assist in preventing electric shocks. Many old fuse boxes don’t actually have RCD’S components.
As NICEIC approved contractors, we ensure all our services are completed to the highest standard possible and with a little disruption to you and your property.
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