As a homeowner or landlord in Birmingham, do you need a fuse board upgrade? A Bathe Electrics is a family run business based in Birmingham, we offer a trustworthy and reliable service, recommending only what is absolutely necessary and what is best for our clients.
Fuse Board Upgrade - A Bathe Electrics, Birmingham
What is a fuse board?
The fuse board, also known as a consumer unit, diverts the electricity entering your home from the mains supply into the different areas of your home, each controlled by their own individual circuit. The fuse board plays a key role in keeping you safe as it immediately shuts off power if a sudden surge in electricity is detected or if a fault occurs.
If you’ve resided at your property in Birmingham for the last 25-30 years and never upgraded your fuse board, you might have the traditional style. If this is the case, you might have had to physically replace the fuse if it has “blown”. In our experience, we strongly suggest upgrading to modern fuse boxes as changing the fuse can be hazardous and time consuming.
When should I upgrade my fuse board?
As mentioned, if you’ve been at your property for over 25 years and the fuse board hasn’t been replaced. A Bathe Electrics highly recommend upgrading the fuse box to keep your home and family free of electrical hazards such as fires or electrocution.
Older and dated fuse board tend to have loose connections and visible damage due to general wear and tear. If you notice any scorch or burn marks or can see that any metal features have melted, get in touch with us immediately as upgrading the fuse box is essential to ensure safety.
The demand for more and more electrical appliances in the home has increased over the years. In fact, A Bathe Electrics have witnessed an increase in high powered appliances in Birmingham, solar panel installation, air conditioning systems and heated flooring can overload older fuse boards. By upgrading your fuse board, you can ensure the modern day consumer unit can manage the increase in electrical load.
If you’re a landlord or property agent, you might find that an EICR report has flagged up faults with your fuse board, this is considered a huge red flag and must be remedied prior to having any tenants move into the property.
It might be worth considering a fuse board upgrade if you’re planning any renovation work or planning on extending your property. Modern day consumer units ensure safety in the home as they can provide an increased capacity for additional circuitry and appliances you intend on using.
Benefits of a fuse board upgrade
Replacing your fuse board with a modern consumer unit is beneficial to your home as:
- Consumer units use components called RCDS or Residual current devices, they are highly sensitive and detect even the smallest increase in current. This particular safety feature is quick to cut off the power supply during a sudden surge or fault, reducing the risk of electric shocks or hazards linked to fires.
- If you think about how many electrical appliances are plugged in and on throughout the day, that's quite a lot of electricity! Upgrading your fuse board means the electrical load within your home is managed more efficiently and safely.
- Knowing the main distribution centre of your Birmingham based property falls under industry regulations and standards, ensuring the safety of your home, adds major appeal to the value of your home.
A Bathe Electrics specialise in domestic electrical installations, ready to help you with fuse board upgrade in Birmingham. Give us a call today.
