Consumer Unit Upgrade

Electrical regulations are always changing to improve safety.

If your consumer unit is built out of a bakelite plastic construction with MCB or older switches, it's likely that you would benefit from upgrading your consumer unit to one with newer (and safer) switches encased in a first generation metal enclosure.

We use Residual Current Curcuit Breaker with Overcurrent Switches (RCBO).

How do they work - When an RCBO detects an imbalance between the cable conductors, it can automatically disconnect  the circuit to prevent electrical shocks, fires, electrocution, and other issues. RCBOs work by monitoring the current flowing in a circuit's line and neutral, and tripping the circuit if the current exceeds the rated sensitivity or a fault occurs. 

All the consumers we install are of metal contruction and complaint with Amendment 2 of the electrical regulations BS761.

Unlike plastic or wood enclosures, our metal enclosures will contain any fires that might break out in your consumer unit (although this is very unlikely).

No, we only upgrade your consumer unit alongside an EV charger install

Just select the "upgrade my consumer unit" option before clicking "request a quote" on your desired charger.

Yes, following the installation of your new consumer unit your electrician will carry out full tst of your house electrics and complete an Electrical Installation Certificate. This will then be reviewed by our office based qualified supervisor and available in your Mysmarthome portal along with all your other certificates and information about your charger. 

Please note: This work is notifiable to building control and we will notify the local authority on completion of the works.

Earth Bonding - In our online price we assume that the bonding to your water, gas and any other incoming services is up to regulation. If we see as part of the survey that these need upgrading we will price for this work as well. 

Existing Faults - Ocassionally when installing a consumer unit with more sensitive detection devices, existing faults can reveal themselves. If existing faults are discovered there will be a cost of £65 + VAT per hour charged to identify and resolve these.  

Surge Protection Devices (SPD) are used to protect appliances from electrical power surges. They are designed to stop power surges from reaching sensitive equipment and help protect the car, the charging equipment and the appliances in the home.

Surges can occur due to events involving switching of large motors or transformers close by, or if lightning strikes electricity power lines. 

All of the consumer units we install are covered by a one year parts and labour warranty.