The consumer unit is the heart of your home's electrical system. Yet, many homes in Leicester and Warwick are still operating with outdated "fuse boards" that rely on rewireable fuse wire. Upgrading to a modern 18th Edition consumer unit is one of the single best investments you can make for your home's safety.
1. Enhanced Fire Protection
Modern boards are housed in fire-rated metal enclosures (Amendment 3 compliance) and feature devices like Arc Fault Detection Devices (AFDDs) that can detect dangerous sparking before a fire even starts.
2. RCD Protection for Every Circuit
Residual Current Devices (RCDs) are designed to trip instantly if they detect a fault—often within 40 milliseconds. This is the difference between a minor tingle and a fatal electric shock.
3. Surge Protection
Our modern installations include Surge Protection Devices (SPDs). These protect your expensive electronics—like laptops, smart TVs, and gaming consoles—from power surges caused by lightning or grid switching.
4. No More Fiddle Wire
Legacy boards require you to rewire a fuse in the dark when one blows. With a modern unit, a trip simply means flicking a switch back up once the fault is cleared.
5. Increased Property Value & Compliance
A new, certified consumer unit is a major selling point. It proves to surveyors and future buyers that the property's electrics are modern, safe, and professionally maintained.
Think your fuse board is outdated? Get a free assessment from Adam or Paul at Halcyon Power.