Fuse board upgrades.
Upgrading older consumer units and electrical distribution boards in homes across Dublin and the surrounding counties.
01The Service
What a fuse board upgrade involves.
The fuse board, also called a consumer unit or distribution board, is where the electricity supply in a home is divided into separate circuits, each with its own protection.
An older fuse board may need upgrading to accommodate modern electrical systems and appropriate circuit protection. An upgrade replaces the existing board with a new one suited to the home’s installation.
The condition of the existing wiring is taken into account, because it affects what the upgrade involves.
- Service
- Fuse board replacements and upgrades
- Also called
- Consumer unit or distribution board
- Often paired with
- House rewiring
- Serving
- Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow, Meath and Louth
02When You Might Need It
When to upgrade a fuse board.
These are common reasons homeowners have their fuse board looked at.
- The board still uses old rewireable fuses rather than modern circuit breakers.
- Circuits trip often, or it is not clear which switch controls which circuit.
- You are adding an EV charger, solar PV, battery storage or a new circuit.
- You are planning a rewire, an extension or a renovation.
- The board is damaged, scorched or making a buzzing sound.
If you notice a burning smell, scorch marks or sparking at the fuse board, stop using the affected circuit and have it checked by a qualified electrician.
03What to Expect
How an upgrade is arranged.
You know what is being replaced, and when the power will be off, before the work is booked.
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Get in Touch
Call, email or send the quote form. A photo of your existing fuse board is a useful start.
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Scope and Quotation
The existing board and installation are looked at, and you receive a quotation setting out the upgrade proposed.
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The Work
The power is off while the board is changed, so the timing is agreed with you in advance.
04Gallery
Gallery.
01Consumer units
02Distribution and control panels
05FAQs
Fuse board questions.
If your question is not answered here, call Clive on 085 1433749.
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Is a fuse board the same as a consumer unit?
In homes, the terms usually mean the same thing: the board where the incoming supply is split into separate protected circuits. You may also hear it called a distribution board.
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How long will the power be off?
That depends on the board and the number of circuits. You are told what to expect when the work is quoted, and the timing is agreed with you.
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Do I need a new board for an EV charger or solar PV?
Not necessarily. It depends on the existing board and the space and protection available for the new circuit. This is looked at when the charger or solar installation is quoted.
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Do you upgrade fuse boards outside Dublin?
Yes. CC Electrical & Solar is based in Dublin and works across Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow, Meath and Louth.
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Discuss your electrical project.
House rewiring, fuse board upgrades, lighting, general electrical work, EV chargers, solar PV and battery storage. No job too big or too small.
ServingDublin, Kildare, Wicklow, Meath and Louth
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