If you feel like your fuse box needs to be replaced and you don’t know how long it will take or how much it will cost, don’t hesitate to call us.
How do I know whether my house has an old-fashioned fuse box?
You can see an outdated fuse box in the below image.
A consumer unit will include a horizontal row of Mini Circuit Breakers (MCB). Each MCB will consist of a switch that a power surge can trigger.
This is a typical electrical customer unit, as seen in the image below.
How to Differentiate an Electrical Consumer Unit from a Fuse Box?
Another common feature that an electrical consumer unit and a fuse box share is the instant power turning off or tripping in case of an overload.
The only difference is that a fuse box trips using fuses; however, a consumer unit trips using the circuit breakers. Another important thing is that if you have a fuse box, you won’t quickly identify the faulty circuit, but if you have a consumer unit, you will safely be able to do that.
How to Find the Suitable Consumer Unit for My House?
Main switch consumer unit
The central switch consumer unit has one primary switch that may turn off all of the house’s circuits. When a power surge affects the main switch, it will automatically shut off along with the faulty circuit’s trigger.
This style is trendy for small houses and flats.
Dual RCD consumer unit
A dual RCD (residual current device) consumer unit divides the electricity load between two sets of circuits, RCD1 and RCD2.
The advantage of this consumer unit is that it may be switched to use any circuits, allowing the power to still be available in part of the home if one of the RCDs goes down. That is perfect for multi-story buildings.
High integrity consumer unit
Over time, the high-integrity consumer unit has grown in popularity, allowing you to isolate each circuit independently. So while your freezer goes out, everything else in your home will continue to function.
How much Cost Do You Have to Pay for a Fuse Box or Electrical Consumer Unit Replacement?
Several factors decide the cost you have to pay for a few bucks or electrical consumer unit replacements. Some of them are listed below,
- Type of consumer unit
- Existing installation situation
- The number of circuits
You can contact King Electricians today and get a free quote on your fuse box or electrical consumer unit replacement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is getting professional help for fuse replacement important?
Fuse replacement seems like a simple task, but hiring a professional can help you in detecting underlying problems as well. They will help you identify any wiring problem which you might have ignored otherwise.
How to identify a fuse voltage rating?
Identifying the correct voltage rating is extremely important. Only the fuse with the right rating will open during the current situation. The rating of fuse voltage will define the current it will let pass through before melting.
What are different types of fuses?
Fuses are normally divided into three categories:
- One Time Only Fuse
- Resettable Fuse
- Current limiting and non–current-limiting fuses
How to identify a fuse voltage rating?
Identifying the correct voltage rating is extremely important. Only the fuse with the right rating will open during the current situation. The rating of fuse voltage will define the current it will let pass through before melting.
