Most electricians will recommend an RCBO consumer unit because of the individual protection for each of the circuits at your property, also preventing any cumulative leakage.
Consumer unit installation Ross on Wye typically costs between £700 - £1450 which includes removing an old unit, new installation and testing upon completion. A straightforward swap takes the team between 5-8 hours to complete but various factors such as the age of wiring could be a hurdle, but nothing the team at ElectricsFixed can’t handle. ElectricsFixed works with homeowners, landlords and letting agents and actually, a consumer unit installation is a service we provide frequently. Alongside our experience, our NAPIT registered electricians ensure work is to the highest standard, backed by robust guarantees.
What are the benefits of an RCBO consumer unit installation Ross on Wye?
An RCBO consumer unit will provide overcurrent protection in one circuit, limiting the knock on effect on the whole property and numerous circuits.
We were contacted by homeowners at Ryefield Road as the old hager fuse board at their 3 storey Victorian property kept tripping due to overloaded circuits. Frustratingly when the breakers kept tripping, the homeowners experienced power loss throughout the whole house. This was particularly annoying when the homeowners worked in the office upstairs as they would have to come down two flights of stairs to reset the board. ElectricsFixed recommended an RCBO board to prevent any accidental tripping across the whole house. The hager fuseboard at Ryefield Road had RCD protection across a group of circuits which is why the whole house lost power, even when there was a single fault with an isolated circuit.
What happens during a consumer unit installation Ross on Wye?
First steps include an initial inspection of existing circuits, insulation resistance as well as checking the state of existing earthing and bonding. Power is switched off before removing the old unit and any cabling is labelled for connection with the new consumer unit. Next, the new unit is mounted into position followed by reconnecting wiring. As NAPIT registered electricians, the final stage of installation involves a number of comprehensive tests to confirm fault loop impedance, polarity and insulation resistance fall within regulatory compliance ranges. As with the recent consumer unit installation in Ross on Wye at Ryefield Road, customers are issued with an EIC or Electrical Installation Certificate to confirm work completed by a competent electrician and in line with Wiring Regulations, BS 7671.
Why work with ElectricsFixed in Ross on Wye?
Our electricians are highly trained in a range of electrical services, from small electrical jobs around your home like installing a ring door bell to more complex consumer unit installation.
Having worked with the local community of Ross on Wye for a number of years, the team is incredibly proud of the working relationships we have established with clients. Many of whom are happy to comment on our services. Do check out the numerous 5 star Google reviews which refer to our friendly nature, accommodating staff and first class workmanship.
If you need consumer unit installation Ross on Wye, call ElectricsFixed on 01432 629050
