Looking for Consumer unit upgrades?

If you’re considering a consumer unit upgrade in the Walton on Thames area, you’ll be pleased to know that Precision Electrical Services carry out domestic and commercial consumer unit upgrades. With over 15 years experience in the electrical and building trade, our electricians are competent and qualified, with the skills and expertise required to safely conduct a consumer unit upgrade.

What do consumer units do?

Consumer units, also referred to as fuse boxes or fuse boards and occasionally distribution board, is the main hub in your property where incoming electricity from the mains is distributed to circuits within the premises, each circuit controlling a different area such as kitchen, hallway or entrance and circuits controlling lighting or equipment in a factory setting.

Consumer units also provide a level of safety as circuits are protected by RCDs (residual current device) and MCBs (mini circuit breakers). A consumer unit upgrade will give you the peace of mind that all electrical aspects at your property are safe and compliant.

Benefits of consumer unit upgrades

Electrical safety is a major part of our work as electric fans, most of the time clever devices such as RCDs and MCBs do most of the hard work by blowing or “switching” when a surge in current or overload is detected. This immediately protects individuals from electrocution but also significantly reduces the risk of property damage caused by electrical fires.

If you ever find you need to carry out any electrical work in a certain part of your home or commercial business in Walton on Thames, you can actually segregate particular circuits for upgrades or servicing and even repair work. This might be particularly useful if carrying out renovation work of conversions such as a garage into a utility room or the expansion of a commercial warehouse.

Future-proofing your home by considering consumer unit upgrades will mean additional circuits can very easily be added at a future date, making sure your property in Walton on Thames is prepared for the demands of electrical appliances or equipment.

Domestic consumer unit upgrades

There are some tell tale signs we recommend homeowners in Walton on Thames to look out for if they suspect its time for a consumer unit upgrade. Call us if you notice the following:

• Flickering or dimming lights
• Fuses blown regularly.
• Circuit breaker trips frequently.
• Burning smell.
• Electrical humming or buzzing sound.

If the consumer unit at your home has not been upgraded in the last 20 odd years, it’s definitely time to improve the unit. In doing so, you’ll notice far better electrical efficiency which will lead to lower energy bills.  

Commercial consumer unit upgrades

In the UK, consumer unit upgrades are recommended every 0-15 years or sooner if electrical faults are suspected. Commercial premises actually need to have electrical installations inspected every 5 years, as well as lighting, plug sockets and switches, the consumer unit will also need to be verified.

Carrying out a commercial consumer unit upgrade requires stringent requirements, our team of electricians must comply with BS7671, the core standards for most electrical installations. There are a number of considerations our team must adhere to when upgrading the consumer unit. The location, the size and whether it can handle the number of circuits at the commercial premises and the nature of existing cabling must be assessed by a competent electrician such as Precision Electrical Services

Why choose Precision Electrical Services?

Avoid cowboy builders and dodgy electricians, the team at Precision Electrical Services are NICEIC and Part P qualified electricians. We pride ourselves on providing clients with reliable and trustworthy electrical services and overall excellent customer service. Our electricians never compromise on electrical safety, always abiding to building regulation.

If you need a consumer unit upgrade in Walton on Thames, domestic or commercial, Precision Electrical Services are ready to assist so call us today.