If your board still has rewireable fuses with wire in them, or a row of old plug-in fuses, it is doing far less to protect you than a modern one. We replace a lot of these across King's Lynn, particularly in the post-war housing at Fairstead, North Lynn and Gaywood where plenty of original boards are still in place.
A modern consumer unit gives every circuit its own protection, adds a safety device that cuts power fast enough to stop a shock becoming an injury and includes surge protection for everything plugged in around the house. It is usually a one-day job. Before we fit anything we check the existing circuits, because there is no point putting a new board on wiring that cannot support it, and we tell you straight if that is what we find.
Usually one day
Most swaps are done and tested inside a day, with power back on the same evening.
Circuits checked first
We test what the new board will be sitting on. A shiny board on failed wiring helps nobody.
Labelled properly
Every circuit clearly marked, so you can find the right switch when you need it.
Your questions, answered
How much does a new fuse box cost in King's Lynn?
A straightforward swap on a typical Lynn home is usually £450 to £800, depending on circuit count and what we find behind the old board. Fixed price agreed before we start.
Is my old fuse box illegal?
No, an old board is not illegal in itself. But if it has rewireable fuses it offers much weaker protection than a modern one, and any EICR will flag that.
How long will the power be off?
Just a few hours in the middle of the day. We plan the changeover to keep the disruption short and tell you the window in advance.
What if the wiring underneath is bad?
We test before we commit. If a circuit will not support a new board we show you the results and give you honest options rather than fitting it anyway.
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