Old Electrical Consumer Units

At toolstation we stock metal consumer units often referred to as fuse boxes that are simple to install and ideal for domestic application.

Old electrical consumer units.

The iet defines a consumer unit also known as a consumer control unit or electricity control unit as a particular type of distribution board comprising a type tested co ordinated assembly for the control and distribution of electrical energy principally in domestic premises incorporating manual means of double pole isolation on the incoming circuit s and an assembly of one or more. Broadcast television television set saba schauinsland w ii tabletop unit with 36 centimeter screen size chassis. It distributes that power throughout the property and its key components main switches residual current devices rcds and circuit breakers can be according to the component either manually or automatically shut off to protect you and your. This would be more than just the standard tripping but rather in the form of dual protection rcd s which all new consumer units are now fitted with.

If your house is fitted with an old fuse box it might be time to for you to replace it. When the unit is secure the main wires will then be pushed back into place and connected to the right outlets. Exotic woods high gloss polished one of the first german postwar devices produced in series germany 1953 additional rights. What a consumer unit should do apart from control the electrical function of your home a consumer unit should also be intelligent enough to detect a dangerous problem.

Old style consumer unit electrical wire fuse box. Consumer units are basically the modern and safer version of fuse boxes which in most cases are no longer compliant with current electrical regulations. To break it down simply the consumer unit is found at the point where the electrical supply enters your property from the electricity meter. Discover a large range of 17th and 18th edition electrical consumer units from leading brands including mk wylex and axiom ranging from 2 way to 12 way.

Domestic consumer units receive the main electrical supply and distribute it to individual circuits throughout the home to provide electricity. Fuse boxes for homes play a crucial role in helping to prevent electric shocks and electrical fires.