Consumer Unit Installation in Cheltenham ⚡
Your home's consumer unit (often called a fuse box) is the heart of your electrical safety system. If you have an old wire-fuse system or a plastic unit that doesn't meet the latest regulations, an upgrade is essential to protect your property and family.
D.R.W. Electrical Services specialises in the safe, compliant, and efficient installation of modern, 18th Edition-compliant consumer units throughout Cheltenham. As local, qualified electricians, we ensure your new fuse board meets all current standards, providing the highest level of electrical protection available.
---Why You Need a Modern Consumer Unit Upgrade
Older consumer units lack the crucial safety features required by modern electrical regulations (BS 7671: The IET Wiring Regulations, 18th Edition). Upgrading offers significant benefits:
| Feature of Modern Units | Safety Benefit |
|---|---|
| RCD Protection (Residual Current Device) | Rapidly cuts power if a fault is detected (e.g., a damaged appliance), preventing severe electric shocks and fire hazards. |
| AFDD Protection (Arc Fault Detection Devices) | Detects dangerous electrical arcs that older units cannot, significantly reducing the risk of fire from faulty wiring or extension leads. |
| Surge Protection | Protects expensive electronic equipment (TVs, computers, smart appliances) from damaging power surges caused by lightning or network fluctuations. |
| Non-Combustible Enclosure | Modern units are housed in metal to contain any internal fire, complying with the latest wiring regulations. |
Our Consumer Unit Installation Process
We ensure minimal disruption and complete compliance when fitting your new consumer unit:
- Initial Inspection: We first inspect your existing wiring to ensure it is suitable for the new unit and identify any required remedial work.
- Safe Isolation: The electrical supply to your property is safely isolated before any work begins.
- Removal & Fitting: The old unit is safely removed, and the new metal-clad consumer unit is expertly mounted and wired.
- Circuit Connection: All existing circuits are meticulously tested and connected to the new RCBOs (Residual Current Breaker with Overcurrent protection) or RCDs.
- Rigorous Testing: Comprehensive testing is carried out on the new unit and all circuits to ensure total compliance and operational safety.
- Certification: We issue an Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC), confirming that all work meets the 18th Edition regulations and is notified to local Building Control (Part P).
Choose D.R.W. for Trusted Electrical Safety
When dealing with a critical safety component like your consumer unit, you need certified expertise. D.R.W. Electrical Services is your trusted choice in Cheltenham because we:
- Are fully qualified and insured.
- Work strictly to the latest BS 7671 18th Edition standards.
- Provide transparent, fixed-price quotations with no hidden costs.
- Ensure all work is fully certified and compliant with Part P of the Building Regulations.
Don't compromise on electrical safety. Contact D.R.W. Electrical Services today for a free, no-obligation assessment and quotation for a new consumer unit installation in your Cheltenham property. 📞