Your fuse board — properly called a consumer unit — is the heart of your home’s electrics. Older rewireable boards lack the protection modern wiring regulations require. Here is how to tell yours needs replacing.
Five signs you need an upgrade
If any of these sound familiar, it is worth having your board assessed:
- Old ceramic or rewireable fuses instead of switches
- No RCD protection against electric shock
- Frequent tripping or blown fuses
- A burning smell or scorch marks around the board
- Buzzing, warmth or discolouration on the unit
What a modern board gives you
A modern RCBO board provides individual protection on every circuit, so a fault in one area no longer takes out the whole house. It dramatically reduces the risk of fire and electric shock, and is required for EV chargers, solar and many other upgrades.
Same-day, certified completion
Most board upgrades are completed in a single day. We test every circuit, upgrade the meter tails and earthing where needed, and issue a completion certificate confirming the installation is Safe Electric compliant.
Need this done at your place?
Moloney Electrical is Safe Electric registered and covers all of Dublin and Kildare. Get a free, no-obligation quote within 24 hours.
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