Consumer Unit Replacement

Keep Your Power Flowing Safely

Consumer Unit in Properties

Consumer unit is a crucial element in any electrical system. Its acts as the  power distributor hence is referred to as heart of an electrical system. The electrical power to consumer unit is fed from the main source which is then distributed to different electrical circuits within the property. Switches and sockets are connected to the consumer unit via electric wiring which then supplies electrical power to different appliances.

It is not an easy task to replace consumer unit. Consumer unit replacement requires expertise and technical knowledge. Whatever the case is, main electricity supply is disrupted till the completion of consumer unit replacement. Consumer unit replacement involves inclusion of protection devices with each circuit. The performance of the newly replaced consumer unit is verified as per the British Standard BS7671, proof of which is a valid EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) issued after a comprehensive inspection. The certificate ensures that the consumer unit replacement is completed as per the required standards and complies with the health and safety regulations as well.

Consumer units are present in every property. Fuses and Miniature circuit breakers are the components of a consumer unit. These components serve as protection devices. There are several reasons of replacing a consumer unit. Consumer unit replacement is usually required for:

Main Parts of Consumer Unit

Consumer unit is a collection of unique electrical components that are aligned in a manner so that electrical power is supplied to all the installed circuits in a safe and fitting manner. Key electrical components of a consumer unit are.

  1. Consumer Unit Enclosure made from fire-resistant materials for safeguarding its electrical components against potential hazards.
  2. Busbar for transporting electrical currents throughout the components inside consumer unit.
  3. Main Switch for controlling access to electricity supply.
  4. Residual Current Devices (RCD) for fault detection and disconnecting electrical power.
  5. Circuit Breakers for protecting appliances by switching off a circuit in faulty conditions.

Consumer Unit Maintenance

Consumer unit like other essential elements of a property requires periodic maintenance to validate satisfactory operation. Maintaining a consumer unit is well-versed for spotting any dangerous signs that can brew severe electrical problems in future. The maintenance of consumer unit involves simple tips that are helpful in keeping potential issues at bare minimum level.
  1. Understand Danger Signs: Configuration of a consumer unit helps in assessing warning signs associated with it that can lead to growing issues in future. Regular tripping is one of the most common issues that occur within a consumer unit. Although resetting circuit breaker will temporarily resolves the issue but it will cause deterioration, hence leads to expensive repairs in future. Sometimes you might hear crackling sound coming from consumer unit which is due to arching. The arching in any electrical system is quite dangerous especially when someone comes in contact with it.
  2. Check Visual defects: A visual inspection for spotting the issues. Effective visual inspection of a consumer unit can be done by considering following inspection parameters that can help you in understanding the requirement to replace consumer unit.

If any one of the above-mentioned defects are noticed during visual inspection of the consumer unit then it is highly recommended to get a qualified electrician on board for an immediate inspection. It might a minor issue that is easy to resolve at early stage and if left untreated might cause serious problems in the future.

Schedule Periodic Inspection

Deterioration of the installed components within consumer unit is common which over period of time gets worse if left untreated. Periodic inspection finds its significance in order to avert any possible issues due to compromised protection of electrical components within a consumer unit. You must consider a qualified and experienced electrician to get periodic inspections done.

Contact KCS Electrics for Consumer Unit Replacement

KCS Electrics strongly believe in professionalism, quality and commitment. Our client’s satisfaction and loyalty make us dominate in Consumer Unit Replacement Services. KCS Electrics outstanding record, effective responsiveness, efficient scheduling, prompt attendance and swift delivery helps our clients in getting Consumer Unit installation without any inconvenience. Alongside this, Our Consumer Unit Installation costs are market competitive which makes us standout in the industry.