Consumer Upgrades St Albans & Hatfield
Upgrade Your Consumer Unit for Safer, More Reliable Power
At LJ Electrical Services, we specialise in professional consumer unit upgrades to enhance the safety and reliability of your electrical system. Older consumer units can pose serious risks, including electrical faults and fire hazards. Upgrading to a modern consumer unit with advanced circuit breakers and RCD protection ensures your home or business is compliant with current regulations and better protected against overloads and short circuits.
Our qualified electricians provide expert advice on the best solution for your property, complete with safe installation and full certification. Whether you’re renovating, experiencing frequent power trips, or simply updating outdated equipment, trust LJ Electrical Services to deliver fast, efficient consumer unit upgrades that give you peace of mind and reliable power every day.
A consumer unit often called a fuse box or breaker panel is the main electrical control point in your home or building. It distributes electricity from the utility supply to different circuits throughout the property and protects those circuits with fuses or circuit breakers. Modern consumer units also include RCDs (Residual Current Devices) that provide extra safety by quickly cutting power if a fault or leak is detected, reducing the risk of electric shock or fire. Essentially, the consumer unit keeps your electrical system safe and balanced, ensuring power is delivered where needed without overloading circuits. Regular inspections and upgrades help maintain its safety and efficiency.
What is a fuse box?
A fuse box, also known as a consumer unit, is the main control panel for your home’s electrical system. It contains fuses or circuit breakers that protect electrical circuits from overload or short circuits.
How do I know if my fuse box needs upgrading?
Signs include frequent blown fuses, flickering lights, overheating, or if your fuse box is old, outdated, or lacks modern safety features like RCDs. Upgrading improves safety and compliance with current regulations.
What’s the difference between fuses and circuit breakers?
Fuses melt and break the circuit when overloaded, while circuit breakers trip and can be reset. Circuit breakers offer better protection and are standard in modern consumer units.
Is it dangerous to have an old fuse box?
Yes, old fuse boxes may lack adequate safety features and can increase fire risk. It’s important to have them inspected and upgraded by a qualified electrician.
Can I replace a fuse box myself?
No. Replacing or upgrading a fuse box involves working with high-voltage electricity and must be done by a certified professional to ensure safety and legal compliance.