Fuse Box Upgrades
Modern fuse box upgrades with full RCD protection for Manchester homes and businesses. Replace your outdated fuse box with a safe, compliant consumer unit that protects your property from electrical faults and fire.
Why Choose Us?
- NICEIC registered electricians
- Typically completed in a single day
- Full certification and Building Regs notification
- All major fuse box and board types replaced
- Transparent pricing with no hidden extras
Signs Your Fuse Box Needs Upgrading
If you notice any of these warning signs, it's time to consider a fuse box upgrade
Rewirable Fuses
If you can see fuse wire inside your fuse carriers, your box predates modern safety standards and should be replaced.
Frequent Tripping
Circuits that repeatedly trip or fuses that keep blowing may indicate your fuse box can’t handle your property’s electrical load.
Flickering Lights
Persistent flickering or dimming lights, especially when appliances switch on, can signal loose connections or an overloaded fuse box.
Over 25 Years Old
If your fuse box hasn’t been replaced in over 25 years, it almost certainly lacks the safety features required by current regulations.
Old Fuse Box vs Modern Consumer Unit
See why upgrading to a modern consumer unit makes a real difference to your safety
Old Fuse Box
- Rewirable fuses – slow to react
- No RCD protection against electric shock
- Plastic or Bakelite casing – fire risk
- Limited circuit capacity
- Difficult to identify tripped circuits
- Does not meet current regulations
Modern Consumer Unit
Recommended- MCBs trip instantly on overload
- Full RCD protection on every circuit
- Metal (non-combustible) enclosure
- Expandable for future circuits
- Clear labelling and easy reset
- Fully compliant with BS 7671
Fuse Box Upgrade Pricing
Clear, upfront pricing for fuse box upgrades across Manchester. All prices include supply, installation, testing, and certification.