Prolectrical • 18 Westgate Road • Faversham • Kent • ME13 8HF

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A Fuse Board (Consumer Unit) upgrade is just what it implies. It is an upgrade from the existing Fuse Board. With all the new appliances, and technical devices we now have in our homes, we find that older homes might not have sufficient power available to handle the increased demand. Therefore, a "service change" is required. This includes not only an upgrade in your fuse board but an upgrade in your meter cut out and wire size between the meter and Fuse Board.

First, visually look at the Fuse Board. Are the entire breaker spaces filled up? There should be some spots for extra breakers. You never want to have a Fuse Board that has all the breaker spaces taken. That would be like driving your car with the accelerator all the way down (peddle to the metal). Sure, you’re going to get there, but what will that do to the engine? It will eventually quit on you.

Second, are the lights dimming when you turn on an appliance, such as a vacuum or hair dryer? This means you are ‘maxing out’ your system. This also causes surges which will destroy sensitive electronics, computers, TV’s, stereos, etc.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, or just generally have a concern about the condition of your electrical panel, call Prolectrical, and have a qualified electrician inspect your Fuse Board.