Fuse Box/Fuse board - supply and fit

[den wise]

Hello
I need advice on how much approx a new fusebox will cost to supply and fit - I am advised my original one needs replacing - see attached image. Thank you for any advice..

 

[Pete999]

Who advised you that your Consumers Unit requires replacement and more importantly why ? have you had a recent EICR Electrical Installation Condition Report done? Sorry Den welcome along for got my manners.

 

[Wilko]

Hi Den and Welcome to the Forum!

 

[den wise]

Who advised you that your Consumers Unit requires replacement and more importantly why ? have you had a recent EICR Electrical Installation Condition Report done? Sorry Den welcome along for got my manners.

Thank you for the welcome and speedy reply - I need a new oven and hob fitting - I was advised by a local electrician that it needed updating ... I not have a EICR. Thank you for any advice its really appreciated...

 

[stevethesparks]

Who advised you that your Consumers Unit requires replacement and more importantly why ? have you had a recent EICR Electrical Installation Condition Report done? Sorry Den welcome along for got my manners.

Its a Proteus, what other excuse would you need

 

[westward10]

Thank you for the welcome and speedy reply - I need a new oven and hob fitting - I was advised by a local electrician that it needed updating ... I not have a EICR. Thank you for any advice its really appreciated...

Are they installing a new circuit/s.

 

[den wise]

Thank you for the welcome and speedy reply - I need a new oven and hob fitting - I was advised by a local electrician that it needed updating ... I not have a EICR. Thank you for any advice its really appreciated...

Its a Proteus, what other excuse would you need

 

[den wise]

Are they installing a new circuit/s.

Sorry for my ignorance - I am unsure at this stage but it was for safety reasons.. I suppose I need to find out more - I am awaiting a quote.. it was originally to fit new oven and hob... I can forward image of how it is wired up at the moment - but it may not help...

 

[den wise]

Sorry for my ignorance - I am unsure at this stage but it was for safety reasons.. I suppose I need to find out more - I am awaiting a quote.. it was originally to fit new oven and hob... I can forward image of how it is wired up at the moment - but it may not help...

I am really grateful for your time and advice Thank you

 

[Pete999]

Thank you for the welcome and speedy reply - I need a new oven and hob fitting - I was advised by a local electrician that it needed updating ... I not have a EICR. Thank you for any advice its really appreciated...

Yes admittedly Proteus would not be the best option, sounds to me as though the Electrician is blagging a C/U change out of the request for a new circuit. Den there appears to be a space for an extra circuit in your C/U, it has RCD protection and is not up to the new standard of what is called an Amendment 3 type unit, that in itself doesn't mean it requires replacement.
If you are that worried get an EICR done by someone other than the bloke you got originally, along with a quote for the new circuit, I'm a bit out of date with prices, but £200 / £300 should cover the EICR, someone with more up to date knowledge will confirm the right price range for your area I'm sure, don't go ahead with the C/U change until you have had the EICR done, could save yourself some heartache and money, that would be my advice, and if you see the Electrician who told you you needed a replacement CU kick his backside for me.

 

[den wise]

Yes admittedly Proteus would not be the best option, sounds to me as though the Electrician is blagging a C/U change out of the request for a new circuit. Den there appears to be a space for an extra circuit in your C/U, it has RCD protection and is not up to the new standard of what is called an Amendment 3 type unit, that in itself doesn't mean it requires replacement.
If you are that worried get an EICR done by someone other than the bloke you got originally, along with a quote for the new circuit, I'm a bit out of date with prices, but £200 / £300 should cover the EICR, someone with more up to date knowledge will confirm the right price range for your area I'm sure, don't go ahead with the C/U change until you have had the EICR done, could save yourself some heartache and money, that would be my advice, and if you see the Electrician who told you you needed a replacement CU kick his backside for me.

LOL... - Thank you so much - that's good advice - I will take it on board ...

 

[westward10]

He may have legitimate reasons for suggesting a replacement.

 

[den wise]

He may have legitimate reasons for suggesting a replacement.

THANK you all for the advice - I will certainly be back on here if I need any more Help

 

[Octopus]

The main issue with your current fuseboard is the up front RCD, so when it trips you lose all your circuits.

It's worth planning as replacement, but not essential as you seem to have a spare way in the current unit.

You may also need your earthing and bonding upgraded.

Hope this helps

 

[den wise]

The main issue with your current fuseboard is the up front RCD, so when it trips you lose all your circuits.

It's worth planning as replacement, but not essential as you seem to have a spare way in the current unit.

You may also need your earthing and bonding upgraded.

Hope this helps

Thank you for the advice - I really appreciate it

 

[Pete999]

He may have legitimate reasons for suggesting a replacement.

He may indeed, but imo it's doubtful, no testing a quick look and oh yes madam you need a new fuse box that'll be£--- put your own figure on that Westy, you're a good bloke, but in this case far to trusting.

 

[den wise]

He may have legitimate reasons for suggesting a replacement.

Thank you - I will ask for a breakdown of what exactly needs doing in advance

 

[den wise]

He may have legitimate reasons for suggesting a replacement.

Thank you - I will ask for a breakdown of what exactly needs doing in advance

 

[Octopus]

^^ and why

 

[westward10]

He may indeed, but imo it's doubtful, no testing a quick look and oh yes madam you need a new fuse box that'll be£--- put your own figure on that Westy, you're a good bloke, but in this case far to trusting.

Must be mellowing Pete, as Hemingway said to see if someone is trustworthy, trust them