Consumer Unit Installation Examples

Install 1:

Before

Old fusebox:

  • metal enclosure in unsafe condition (damaged/missing cover)
  • no capacity to add new circuits
  • Obsolete type of RCD – no longer functioning

After

New metal RCBO consumer unit with SPD protection (Fusebox brand).

Work carried out

  • replaced outdated fusebox
  • installed RCBO protection
  • added SPD
  • upgraded meter tails
  • tested installation
  • issued certification

Why upgrade was needed

  • additional circuits required (property renovation)
  • update to current standards
  • add adequate RCD protection

old fuse box replaced with modern consumer unit


Install 2.

Before

Old fusboard:

  • rewireable fuses
  • no RCD
  • no capacity for additional circuits
old fusebox needed to be upgraded

After

New metal RCBO consumer unit with SPD protection (Contactum).

replacement consumer unit

Work carried out

  • replaced outdated fusebox
  • installed RCBO protection
  • added SPD
  • upgraded meter tails
  • tested installation
  • issued certification

Why upgrade was needed

  • lack of RCD protection
  • additional circuits required
  • upgrade to current requirements

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Install 3:

Before

old consumer unit:

  • plastic enclosure (located in the fire escape route of a rental property)
  • RCD main switch (AC type)
  • RCD faulty
old plastic consumer unit

After

New metal RCBO consumer unit with SPD protection (Fusebox).

replacement metal consumer unit

Work carried out

  • replaced outdated fusebox
  • installed RCBO protection
  • added SPD
  • upgraded meter tails
  • tested installation
  • issued certification

Why upgrade was needed

  • improved fire safety
  • All circuits now have type A RCD protection

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