Fuse Board Upgrades

We provide professional replacement of your fuse board (also known as a consumer unit), to keep your property safe. Many properties across Merseyside (especially older properties) will have a fuse board which can't handle the demands of modern day appliances and therefore can be prone to tripping and/or fire risk.

Here at HudsonsElec, we are qualified electricians based in Liverpool who can inspect your current fuse board and advise on whether an upgrade is required.

If your property does need a consumer unit upgrade, we will isolate your electricity supply, remove the old fuse board and upgrade your home with a new fuse board which meets the modern day regulations for electricians.

So if you want to ensure your property is safe and compliant, please get in touch and we'd be happy to help.

Want to learn more about fuse boards (consumer units)? We've answered some common questions below including when a fuse board upgrade may be required; the signs of an unsafe fuse board and further information on the role of a fuseboard.

A fuse board (also called a consumer unit) is the main control point for a property's electrical system.

It's role is to:

• Distribute electricity safely to all circuits in the property
• Protect cables and equipment from overloads and short circuits
• Protect people from electric shock using RCDs/RCBOs
• Isolate circuits so they can be safely worked on
• Prevent fires by disconnecting the supply if a fault occurs

In simple terms, the fuse board makes sure electricity is delivered safely and automatically cuts the power if something goes wrong.

We provide safe isolation of your electrical supply, removal of your old fuse board, installation of a new 18th Edition consumer unit with full RCD protection on all circuits, surge protection, circuit labelling, and testing. All work is carried out by a fully qualified electrician and complies with the latest regulations.

As trusted electricians in Liverpool, we hold all relevant certifications and insurance (as well as having 5-star reviews on Google, by local customers across Merseyside)

Many older properties still rely on fuse boards that don't meet current UK regulations (BS7671), can't handle today's appliances and usage, lack essential RCD protection and are prone to tripping or fire risk. You can read more about fusebox safety on the 'Electrical Safety First' website.

Instead, upgrading to a new consumer unit provides better safety, fewer power cuts and peace of mind. If you are renting/selling, this also ensures full compliance.

Here’s the top signs that you may need an upgrade...

• You might have a fuse wire board without switches if your lights or sockets trip often
• There’s no visible RCD protection
• You notice burn marks or buzzing sounds

Not sure? Please get in touch and we'd be happy to help with advising on whether you need a fuse board replacement or not