Consumer Unit Information
Have you had an EICR- Electrical Installation condition report and been informed your installation is un-satisfactory. Do you need repair or improvement work? Do you have a tripping circuit causing disruption to your business? Maybe your consumer unit requires upgrading to the latest edition of the wiring regulations. Whatever your reason, we are here to provide a quality service, to meet your needs.
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Take a look at a Sample of our consumer unit Upgrades below that we have completed
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How do I know if I need a new Consumer unit?
If your Consumer unit looks like similar to this Image - It's time to Upgrade.
Consumer units generally need replacing when:
They are outdated- if you have an old consumer unit, the chances are that these will need replacing. Especially if you are having any other issues, such as switches tripping regularly. Generally, any consumer unit without an RCD needs an upgrade. If you are requiring an addition or alteration in a Domestic dwelling RCD's will need to be in place. This does not necessarily mean a whole new consumer unit, but parts of it will definitely need upgrading. In addition, consumer units with a wooden back will also need upgrading, as these often date as far back as the 1950’s!
There are regular faults- if your consumer unit is tripping regularly, you should get in touch with a as you could have a serious fault with your wiring circuitry. However, this could also indicate a problem with the consumer unit itself, and this may need resolving. Clear and obvious faults like the smell of burning and sizzling noises should also indicate a serious consumer unit fault.
Time Lapse Consumer unit replacement.
Take a look at a little Time-lapse snippet of us upgrading a consumer unit.  This customer was incredibly pleased and hopefully it will be Lewis Males Electrical on all future return visits. However, Should it not be , Any future Electrician should find Inspection and testing, delightful with this one.
