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Is your fuse board looking tired or are you noticing faults within your electrical systems? It may be time for a fuse board replacement. Intolec are your local fuse board electrician in Warwickshire and we can help you with your electrical system replacements.
What is a Fuse Board?
A fuse board, also known as a fuse box or consumer unit, is an electrical panel commonly found in utility rooms, porches or the under stairs cupboard in your Warwickshire home. Its main purpose is to safely distribute electricity around your house and, if working correctly, will protect your cables from overload. If it detects an electrical fault, its job is to immediately cut the power to stop any potential hazards, such as electrical shocks or fires. Wherever the installation of a fuse box is in your home, it must be easily accessible to allow maintenance and testing by your fuse board electrician, and resetting if you have a fault.
How Does a Fuse Board Work?
The main function of a fuse board is to safely measure the electrical current flowing through your home. If there are signs of too much power flowing through a circuit, then the trip switch on your fuse board will activate. This is a safety feature to stop any electrical damage or any dangers that this may cause.
On your fuse board you will find the main switch. The purpose of this switch is to turn off all supply of electricity within your home. This would be used if you are having any electrical work carried out but is also important in electrical emergencies.
Common Faults with a Fuse Board
Older homes may be at risk of having an out of date fuse board which would not meet current safety standards. It is easy to tell if your fuse board is outdated by looking at the style of fuse board you have. If your fuse board requires you to manually remove and replace the fuse every time there is a power overload, then it’s time for an upgrade. Modern consumer units have switches which will flick off if a fault is detected. This will allow you to safely switch it back on once the issue has been rectified.
There are many common signs that your fuse box is faulty. If you are experiencing any of the following, then it’s best to contact your local fuse board electrician in Warwickshire to safely fix the faults.
• The smell of burning or the sign of burn marks
• Recurring tripped circuit breakers
• Buzzing sounds
• Flickering or dimming lights
• Wear and tear of electrics
Do not delay in contacting an electrician if any of the above apply to you. These are dangerous for your electrics and need to be fixed before causing any danger.
Who can repair and install fuse boards?
Like all electrics, fuse boards must be installed by a qualified electrician. It is important to know the work has been done properly and safely to protect your home from electrical dangers. There is no cutting corners with the safety of electrics, so ensure you use an qualified electrician to keep your family and home safe.
Intolec are your local fuse board electrician in Warwickshire. If you are experiencing problems with your fuse box or need your fuse box updating, then get in touch today. We are fully qualified, NAPIT approved and can ensure you your electrics will be handled with care.
