An old fuse board is one of the most common electrical safety issues in Worcester homes. Phase Electrics replaces outdated units with modern consumer units, complete with RCBOs and SPD surge protection, fully tested and certified.
Your consumer unit, the fuse board, is the control centre for every circuit in the house.
It is what detects a fault and cuts the power before it can cause a shock or a fire. Older boards with rewireable fuses or a single trip cannot react the way a modern one does, and plastic boards have been superseded by metal-clad units under the 18th Edition wiring regulations. Upgrading is one of the most worthwhile safety improvements you can make to a Worcester home.
Phase Electrics fits modern consumer units with individual RCBOs, so a fault on one circuit trips only that circuit and leaves the rest of your home powered. We add SPD surge protection to guard sensitive electronics, label everything clearly, and test the whole installation before we hand it back. The changeover is usually completed within a day, with the power off for the shortest time possible.
A new consumer unit is often the right first step before other work. Adding an EV charger, an extension or an electric shower all rely on the board doing its job. Consider an upgrade if:
A modern, metal-clad consumer unit that meets current 18th Edition regulations.
Individual RCBO protection per circuit, so a fault on one circuit won't take out the rest of your home.
Built-in surge protection to guard your appliances and electronics against power spikes.
Full inspection and testing of your installation, with certification and NAPIT notification.
Any issues found during testing, such as poor connections or damaged cables, are flagged and quoted clearly.
A clear written quote before we start, with no surprises.
We check your existing board and installation, then quote a fixed price for the upgrade.
We arrange a convenient time and safely isolate the supply for the changeover.
We fit the new consumer unit with RCBOs and SPD, and put right any faults found.
Everything is tested, certified and notified, and we leave the area clean and clearly labelled.
It depends on the number of circuits and whether any faults need putting right before the new board goes on. We always quote a fixed price after checking your installation.
An RCBO protects each circuit individually against overloads and earth faults. On a modern board it means a fault on one circuit won't cut power to your whole home, much safer and more convenient.
A Surge Protection Device guards your wiring and appliances against voltage spikes (for example from lightning or the grid). It's now recommended under the 18th Edition and we can include it in your upgrade.
Most consumer unit upgrades are completed within a day, including the testing and certification.
Free assessment and fixed-price quote across Worcester.