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Fusebox Upgrades: Why DIY Is Not Worth The Risk

Fuse Board Upgrade
August 31, 2023
by Nick
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Suffering with unreliable, unsafe, and inefficient electrics? You fusebox might be due an upgrade. 

Allied Electrical provide homeowners across Bristol with safer, more reliable, high quality and long-lasting electrical systems. This all starts with a brand new fusebox. 

As your local experienced electricians in Bristol, we’ve seen our fair share of dodgy DIY electrical work. If you take anything away from this blog post, it should be to NEVER attempt any form of DIY electrical work if you do not feel confident or have the skill set to do so. Electrical work can be complex and unpredictable and a successful fusebox upgrade needs the attention of trained eyes. A fusebox controls every aspect of your electrical system so touching or moving components can cause serious issues and without adequate knowledge can be hard to fix. A new fusebox isn’t going to be cheap by any means however when your attempted electrical DIY work goes wrong, it’s highly likely you’ll end up paying even more than just hiring a professional electrician to begin with. 

When is the best time to upgrade a fusebox?

A good rule to live by is upgrading your fusebox when it becomes unsafe. This sounds simple but, in many cases, people continue to use unsafe fuse boxes for much longer than they should be. This is why it’s so important to have an EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) carried out by a qualified electrician at least every 10 years. An EICR will ensure your fusebox is working safely behind the scenes. If you’re planning large scale renovation works on your home; it’s likely your fusebox will need upgrading to the modern version, a consumer unit. This will ensure the electrical system can handle the extra electrical pressure from additional sockets, switches & other installations. 

5 signs it’s time to upgrade your fusebox:

  • Flickering lights.
  • Tripping electrics.
  • Discoloured sockets & switches.
  • Burning smell.
  • Green goo.

If you’re experiencing any of these signs – it's time to call a professional electrician. If you live in Bristol, that’s us! Our experienced electricians specialise in fusebox upgrades in all types of homes. 

How much does a new fusebox cost?

The cost of a new fusebox will vary on multiple factors. The main one being how big the property is. Other factors will include the addition of protection devices, sockets, switches, current ratings, and the condition of the wiring. For a more accurate price estimate please call our friendly team. 

Benefits of upgrading a fusebox

A significant advantage of upgrading your fusebox is enhanced safety. All new consumer units must be equipped with RCD protection or individual RCBOs. These protection devices monitor the electrical current flow looking out for any abnormalities; if a fault is detected, within milliseconds the circuit will be shut off. This prevents you from receiving electric shocks from exposed live wires. Other benefits include future proofing, increased energy efficiency and enhanced convenience. 

Friendly electrical experts in Bristol

Looking for a local, friendly, reliable electrical expert in Bristol? Allied Electrical are just the team for you. With over 25 years in the electrical industry, we have upgraded many, many fuseboxes in our time, this valuable experience means we’ve seen it all. Even the DIY disasters! Contact or call our friendly team today. 

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