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Tyne Electrical Services provide services such as upgrading a fuseboard in Honiton. Upgrading a fuseboard is a routine job, especially after a failed EICR inspection so working with a qualified domestic electrician will make sure industry regulations are met according to BS 7671.
What does a fuseboard do?
A fuseboard, more commonly referred to as a consumer unit safely distributes electricity coming in from the national grid throughout your home. Electricity travels though all the different circuits at your home so you can plug in appliances. This is how appliances like the cooker, microwave and mobile charger power up.
If a circuit at your home draws too much current, certain switches on the fuseboard trip to shut off power, preventing electric shocks and electrical fires.
We recently conducted an EICR on a rental property under the management of a local letting agency. The outcome of the inspection was recorded as “unsatisfactory” due to an outdated consumer unit, lacking a number of safety features. The letting agent called upon our expert services once again to carry out a fuseboard upgrade which was installed successfully by our professional team.
Why upgrading a fuseboard is beneficial?
Modern consumer units provide enhanced safety features as they include devices like RCD protection. RCD protection actually detects leaking current within milliseconds, tripping the switch to stop the flow of electricity. This rapid function protects individuals from electric shocks. Another modern feature is MCBs or Mini Circuit Breakers which kick in to protect electrical circuits from damage if an overload is detected.
Like the client we worked with on this particular project, upgrading a fuseboard in a rental property meets compliance with regulations where the safety of tenants is paramount.
Upgrading a fuseboard in Honiton is a great step towards future proofing the property. A modern unit will typically have the capacity to support additional systems you might one day want to install. This includes EV charger systems or solar panels which are becoming popular additions to modern homes.
Why work with a fuse board electrician?
Tyne Electrical Services are NICEIC approved electricians. Having undergone years of assessments and training, upgrading a fuseboard is a project we take great pride in completing. Not only were we able to conduct the initial EICR at the property but could then be beneficial to the letting agency, implementing a fuse board upgrade.
As an NICEIC approved electrician, Tyne Electrical Services are required to provide an Electrical Installation Certificate once the upgrade is complete. So we were able to issue certificates to confirm work carried out by the team was tested and compliant with BS7671. The certification can be used as evidence of safe installation by a competent electrician, should you decide to put your home on the market.
Tyne Electrical Services in Honiton.
If you’re looking for a professional service, look no further as Tyne Electrical Services deliver high quality installations alongside a range of other electrical services. We work with homeowners, landlords and letting agents, bringing safe and reliable electrical services to your property in Honiton.
For further information about upgrading a fuseboard in Honiton, please do get in touch with Tyne Electrical Services.