Fuse box upgrades in Taunton.Old fuse boxes upgraded to modern RCBO consumer units with surge protection.

Why a modern upgrade keeps you safer

Instant safety cut-off

Modern units detect electrical faults and cut the power in a fraction of a second. Older fuse boxes often fail to trip fast enough, increasing the risk of fire or shock.

Individual RCBO protection

I install advanced RCBOs (Residual Current Circuit Breakers with Overcurrent protection), so each circuit has its own dedicated protection. If a fault occurs in your kitchen, only the kitchen turns off. The rest of your home stays up and running.

No more split-load blackouts

Older split-load boards group circuits together, so one minor fault can take down half the power in your house. A modern upgrade completely eliminates this frustrating issue.

Complete earth fault protection

Many older boxes entirely lack the vital earth fault protection required by modern safety standards to protect your family and appliances.

Signs your fuse box needs replacing

If your current setup has any of the following, your home may not be fully protected to modern safety standards.

Wooden backing

The box is mounted on wood or has an outdated wooden frame, a major fire hazard.

Rewirable fuses

You still have to replace pieces of fuse wire by hand when a fuse blows.

Plastic enclosure

Your fuse box has a plastic casing rather than a modern, fire-retardant metal enclosure.

Split-load circuit boards

Your board groups several rooms onto a single safety switch. If a minor fault happens in one room, it instantly plunges half your house into darkness.

Unable to add new circuits

If you're planning an extension or installing an EV charger, regulations prevent new circuits being connected to older boards.

Outdated or missing safety protection

No RCD protection (the safety switch that cuts the power if electricity leaks to earth), outdated "Type AC" RCDs, or no surge protection devices (SPDs) leave your appliances open to sudden voltage spikes and put your safety at risk.

Flagged on a safety check

An electrical safety check (EICR) has flagged it.

Buying or selling

You're buying or selling, and the survey mentioned it.

What you get

• A new consumer unit, fitted and tested.
• Every circuit labelled, so you know what's what.
• A certificate for your records.

Complete 12-month coverage

All services are backed by a comprehensive 12-month guarantee. This covers both workmanship and all supplied materials. If anything goes wrong, I will take care of it at no extra cost.

My pre-board safety and testing process

Before I upgrade your fuse box, I thoroughly test your property's existing circuits. Connecting a modern consumer unit to old, unchecked wiring can cause sensitive new switches to trip.

My diagnostic tests check that your existing cables, earth connections, and main gas and water bonding are healthy, safe and up to regulations before your new board goes live.