The Difference Between A Fusebox & Consumer Unit
Consumer units are simply a more modern and safer version of fuse boxes. They provide protection from overloads and short circuits, making them a much better alternative. Most fuse boxes are no longer compliant with current electrical regulations, which is why it’s important to replace them as quickly as possible. If your house is fitted with an old fuse box, contact Pentland Electrics and let us take a look.
Avoid Electrical Faults
A new consumer unit can handle a higher load, provides more consistent performance, and contains additional features to help reduce the risk of any electrical faults.
Improve Safety & Performance
Consumer units have switches that trip when there’s too much current. Unlike old fuse boxes, when this happens you only need to reset the switch, rather than completely replace the fuse. They also contain Residual Current Devices (RCDs), which are the next level up from circuit breakers. These additional safety features and improved performance are essential for preventing power outages and overloads.
Our Domestic & Commercial Electricians Can Also Help With
• Fault finding
• Emergency lighting inspection and testing
• Fire alarms
• Maintenance contracts
• Lighting installations
• Network cabling
Contact us to upgrade your consumer unit
27 Greenbank Park,
Edinburgh, EH10 5SP