Consumer Unit Replacement: Four Critical Considerations Before You Start
You've been told your consumer unit needs replacing. Maybe an electrician recommended it during an EICR. Maybe you're selling a house and the surveyor flagged your old plastic fuse box. Maybe you just know it's ancient and want peace of mind. Whatever the reason, here's what nobody tells you upfront: replacing a consumer unit isn't swapping an old box for a new one. It's assessing your entire electrical system to determine whether it can safely support modern protective devices.Â
