A modern RCBO fuseboard upgrade ensures each circuit at your home has its own dedicated RCBO should an electrical fault arise.
Rather than multiple circuits shutting down, only the faulty circuit will shut down, this makes it much easier to locate a switch trip in a particular room. Installing an RCBO fuseboard for an average 3 bedroom house in Bristol ranges between £700 - £1450 for parts, labour and testing. An RCBO fuseboard upgrade typically takes 5 - 8 hours and does involve shutting off power at your Bristol based home for a few hours.
Allied Electrical Services carry out an RCBO fuseboard upgrade regularly so rest assured that a fully populated RCBO will meet BS 7671 Wiring Regulations.
What is an RCBO fuseboard? Why should I consider an RCBO fuseboard upgrade?
An RCBO fuseboard or Residual Current Circuit Breaker with Overcurrent includes both MCB and RCD protection. This allows the fuseboard to provide individual protection for electrical circuits in the event of a short circuit or overload. We recommend an RCBO fuseboard upgrade as each individual circuit at your home is protected so you avoid nuisance tripping. A landlord at Longmead Avenue, Bristol contacted Allied Electrical Services for an emergency call out after the tenants reported signs of damage on the existing fuseboard. The 3 bedroom terrace property was home to a young family with two small children, one at junior school and a one year old. As there were young children at the property, we classed this job as a priority case. After investigating the outdated fuseboard, we did recommend a fuseboard with RCBO for enhanced safety.
Is an RCBO fuseboard upgrade a good investment?
Yes! Older dual RCD fuseboards typically shut down all circuits or the majority during an electrical fault which can be a major inconvenience for households. Many areas of Bristol, including Longmead Avenue have the older split load RCD where multiple circuits share a single RCD trip switch.
So a single fault on any one individual circuit can lead to the loss of power to circuits supplying lighting, power, heating & hot water to a property. The urgent attention and quick thinking of the landlord at Longmead Avenue helped our electricians identify several faults with the older fuseboard. An RCBO fuseboard upgrade was the best option as it would cause fewer disruptions so appliances like the fridge and freezer remain on, if a fault occurs on an unrelated circuit.
Why consider Allied Electrical Services for an RCBO fuseboard upgrade in Bristol?
As we work with homeowners and landlords, we are aware that tenanted properties are particularly sensitive to loss of multiple circuits. So we understand the need for urgent upgrade work at homes with young children, similar to the rental property on Longmead Avenue.
An outdated or faulty fuseboard can increase the risk of hazards such as electrical components overheating causing fires and electric shocks. Allied Electrical Services are NICEIC electricians with the skills and expertise required to restore safety at your home, while confirming compliance safety standards.
If concerned with the outdated unit you currently have, consider changing to a modern RCBO type of fuse-board before it becomes a potentially costly emergency call-out.
Contact Allied Electrical Services for free advice or book a quote on 01173039000
