Consumer Unit Upgrade Petersfield

Petersfield’s charming homes often come with equally vintage fuse boards. But when it comes to your family’s safety, outdated electrics are no joke. A modern consumer unit (also called a fuse board) is one of the most important safety upgrades you can make for your home.

At Wessex Electrical Services, we help Petersfield homeowners bring their electrics up to modern standards with safe, compliant, and clearly labelled consumer unit replacements.

What’s a Consumer Unit, anyway?

Your consumer unit is the heart of your home’s electrical system. It controls where electricity goes and protects against faults and overloads. Modern units include:

• Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB’s) A device to protect circuits from damage from Overcurrent, such as Overload or short circuits.
• Residual Current Device (RCD’s) A safety Device designed to protect against electric shocks.
• Residential Current Breaker with Overcurrent Protection (RCBO’s) Combines both functions of an RCD and MCB in one unit.
• Surge Protective Devices (SPDs) for power surges and transient overvoltage’s.
• A modern, fire-resistant enclosure with clear labelling.

These features dramatically reduce the risk of electric shock and electrical fires.

Signs You May Need a Consumer Unit Upgrade:

Your fuse board still uses rewireable fuses (old-style)

• No RCD protection (especially for socket circuits and outdoor power)
• Tripping circuits, flickering lights, or a buzzing consumer unit
• You’re having other electrical work done (e.g. new circuit, extension, or EV charger)

Why Replace Your Fuseboard?

Electrical regulations change – and many Petersfield homes haven’t kept up. A new consumer unit ensures:

• Full compliance with the Current Edition Wiring Regulations BS7671
• Greater protection for your family, especially young children and elderly residents.
• Peace of mind that your home is safe and future ready.
• Some insurers and mortgage providers even require upgraded consumer units for cover or home sales.

What’s Involved in a Replacement?

We make it easy for you. Our process includes:

• Power-down of your Petersfield home.
• Safe removal of your old unit.
• Installation of a new, compliant unit with MCB/ RCD/Surge Protection.
• Thorough testing of every circuit.
• Clear labelling and safety certification.

We’ll work neatly, respectfully, and aim for minimal disruption. We always clean up after ourselves, and you’ll have full paperwork for your records.

Why Petersfield Homeowners Trust Wessex Electrical:

• Local, friendly electricians who show up on time
• Clear advice and written quotes
• Fully insured and Trading Standards Approved
• NAPIT-certified for complete compliance

Take the First Step

Don’t wait until something trips – let’s get your Petersfield home protected today.

📞 Call Wessex Electrical Services today for your free quote 01730 299247