Your consumer unit (often called a fuse board or fuse box) is the heart of your electrical system. If you still have an old fuse box with rewireable fuses, or a board without modern RCD protection, an upgrade is one of the most effective ways to make your home safer. Atlas Electrical installs new consumer units across Nottingham to the latest wiring regulations.
Why Upgrade Your Consumer Unit?
- RCD protection: modern boards include residual current devices that cut the power in a fraction of a second if there is an earth fault, reducing the risk of electric shock.
- Fire safety: consumer units in homes must now be housed in a non-combustible (typically metal) enclosure.
- Surge protection: a surge protection device (SPD) can help protect sensitive electronics.
- Easier resetting: circuit breakers can simply be switched back on – no more replacing fuse wire.
Signs You Need a New Consumer Unit
- Your fuse box has rewireable fuses or a wooden back panel
- There is no RCD protection on your circuits
- Breakers trip regularly or the board feels warm
- You are adding a new circuit, such as an EV charger or a new electric cooker
- Your EICR recommended an upgrade
Our Installation Process
We start by testing the existing circuits, because a new board can expose hidden faults that an old fuse box was masking. We then fit the new unit, label every circuit clearly, test the whole installation and issue an Electrical Installation Certificate. As a NICEIC Part P registered installer, we notify the work to Building Control on your behalf. Most domestic replacements are completed within a day.
Consumer Unit FAQs
How long will I be without power?
Usually for most of the working day while the board is changed and the circuits are tested.
What if faults are found?
We will explain any problems and quote before carrying out extra work. See our fault finding service for more.
Do you repair existing boards?
Yes – see consumer unit repairs.
Book a NICEIC Approved Electrician in Nottingham
Atlas Electrical is based in Rise Park and covers Nottingham and the surrounding areas. For a free, no-obligation quote call 07718 220441, email info@atlaselectricals.co.uk or send us a message.