Replacement  Consumer Units 

Professional Fuse Box Upgrades in Surrey

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Empowered Electrical is your trusted specialist for fuse box upgrades, offering reliable and efficient services across Surrey and surrounding areas.

Your fuse box, also known as a consumer unit, is the heart of your electrical system. It plays a critical role in maintaining safety and ensuring your home's electrical network operates smoothly. Having a modern, compliant fuse box is essential for safeguarding your property and loved ones.

If you’ve recently moved into an older home in Surrey, it’s worth checking the age and condition of your fuse box. Upgrading to a new consumer unit is often necessary to meet current safety standards and handle the demands of modern living.

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Why Upgrade Your Fuse Box?

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Outdated fuse boxes are a common feature in older properties, many of which were built before today’s rigorous electrical standards were in place. These older units often lack essential safety features, such as Residual Current Devices (RCDs), which are designed to prevent electrical shocks and reduce fire risks.

Here’s why an upgrade is essential:

• Enhanced Safety: Modern consumer units are equipped with RCDs or RCBO's that respond instantly to earth leakage, cutting off electricity to the circuit and preventing harm.

• Improved Efficiency: Up-to-date fuse boxes can handle the increased load of modern appliances, reducing the likelihood of tripping circuits.

• Compliance with Regulations: New fuse boxes meet current BS7671 standards, ensuring your property is safe and compliant.

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Signs You Need a Fuse Box Upgrade

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Older fuse boxes often struggle to meet the demands of modern homes, which now rely on a wide array of electrical devices, including:

• Washing machines and tumble dryers

• Smart home systems and entertainment setups

• Fitness equipment and modern kitchen appliances

If you’re experiencing frequent power outages or tripped circuits, it’s a clear sign your fuse box may need replacing.

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What’s Included in a Modern Fuse Box?

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A modern consumer unit includes:

1. Main Switch: The primary switch to control power throughout your home.

2. MCBs: Miniature Circuit Breakers that isolate faulty circuits, reducing damage and protecting you in the event of a fault. They are also designed to be far easier at restoring power without the need for fuse wire.

3. RCDs: Residual Current Devices are classed as additional protection and designed to protect you and others against electric shocks and fire risks. It does this by reducing the touch voltage of circuits in the event of a fault by ensuring the fault is disconnected within 300ms. RCBO's are a combined RCD and MCB and a far superior product to RCD's alone. Whilst its functions perform the same RCBO's are fitted to each individual circuit and prevent faults on one circuit interfering on another keeping that all important boiler or fridge operational in the event of a fault on something much simple such as a light or fault equipment.

4. SPD's: Relatively new SPD's or Surge protection devices monitor the voltage that comes into your property and prevents damage being caused to any sensitive equipment in the event of a power surge. Now mandatory in almost all cases SPD's are there to protect the ever growing list of technology we now install in our homes and is considered to be one of the most important parts of an electrical installation.

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The Empowered Electrical Advantage

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When you choose Empowered Electrical for your fuse box upgrade, you’re opting for:

• Expert Installation: Our skilled electricians ensure a seamless upgrade with minimal disruption to your daily life.

• Tailored Solutions: We assess your home’s unique needs and install a consumer unit designed to handle your specific electrical demands.

• Safety and Compliance: All upgrades meet the latest BS7671 regulations, providing peace of mind for you and your family.

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Future-Proof Your Home’s Electrical System

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Decades ago, homes were equipped with only a few essential appliances, but today’s households rely on a wide range of devices. An upgraded fuse box ensures your electrical system can handle modern requirements while keeping you safe.

Contact Empowered Electrical today for a consultation and discover how we can enhance the safety and efficiency of your home with a professional fuse box upgrade in Surrey.