Fuse Box Looking Outdated? Upgrade to a Safer Consumer Unit Today

Time to Upgrade Your Fuse Box?
Are you worried about the condition or age of your fuse box? If it’s outdated, it might not comply with current electrical safety regulations — and it could be time to upgrade to a new, modern consumer unit.

At KH Electrical, we specialise in fuse box upgrades in Pocklington and surrounding areas including Market Weighton, Barmby Moor, Melbourne, and Stamford Bridge.

A consumer unit (also known as a fuse box) is responsible for safely distributing electricity around your home. It protects your property by instantly cutting power to individual circuits in the event of a fault or overload — a process known as tripping.

Modern consumer units are fitted with Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCBs) and RCBOs, which automatically switch off when a problem is detected. The faulty circuit is clearly labelled and easy to reset once the issue is resolved. This provides a much safer and more convenient system compared to older fuse boxes.

By contrast, traditional fuse boxes use rewireable fuses. These contain a wire that melts when overloaded, cutting power to the circuit. However, identifying which circuit has tripped often involves removing the fuse carrier and manually inspecting the fuse — a much slower and less safe process.

If your home still has an old-style fuse box like the one shown in the image, it likely no longer meets current wiring regulations (BS 7671) and should be upgraded.

Upgrading to a modern consumer unit can:

Improve electrical safety in your home

Make future electrical faults easier to diagnose

Ensure compliance with current regulations

Potentially lower your home insurance risk

Local, Qualified & Insured
KH Electrical is a fully qualified domestic electrician in Pocklington, NICEIC registered (D606499) and fully insured. We provide safe, professional consumer unit replacements across Pocklington and East Yorkshire.

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Whether you're in Pocklington, Market Weighton, Barmby Moor, Stamford Bridge or nearby, get in touch today for a free, no-obligation quote.

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