Why replacement can be the better alternative
Chosen to suit the circuits
The new unit is sized and specified around the installation it serves.
Clearer labels and layout
A fresh board is easier to understand when something needs switching off.
Power loss planned in advance
We explain the interruption before work starts so you can prepare for it.
When full replacement is the better option
If a consumer unit is old, damaged or simply unsuitable for the way the installation is arranged, replacing it can be the right step rather than trying to patch it up. We assess how many circuits need to be accommodated, what protective-device arrangement suits the installation, whether surge protection should be included and how much room should be left for sensible future use. When you book Robert Wilson Electrics Ltd, the point is not just to swap boxes. It is to replace the unit with one that suits the wiring it controls and the way the property actually works.
What the replacement job involves
We start by inspecting the installation, then isolate the supply, remove the old unit, fit and label the replacement and test the connected circuits. With Robert Wilson Electrics Ltd, we talk you through the planned power interruption and the access needed to the consumer unit and electrical points before work starts, so there are no nasty surprises halfway through the day. Testing after the changeover matters just as much as the fitting itself. It shows how the circuits perform on the new unit and confirms what can go back into normal service once the job is complete.
Frequently asked questions
When does a consumer unit need replacing?
Replacement is often the better option when the unit is old, damaged, unsuitable for the number of circuits or lacking the protective arrangement the installation needs. We assess the existing set-up first, so the decision is based on condition and layout, not guesswork.
How long will the power be off?
The supply will need to be isolated while the old unit is removed, the replacement is fitted and the connected circuits are tested. We talk you through the planned interruption in advance, because nobody enjoys finding out halfway through making tea.
Do all circuits need testing afterwards?
Yes. Testing after replacement matters because it shows how the circuits perform on the new unit and helps confirm what can return to normal use. Fitting the unit is only part of the job. Proving the circuits afterwards is just as important.