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Assess first
Circuit count, earthing, bonding and existing protection are reviewed before equipment is selected.
Distribution and protection
Consumer-unit upgrades in West Lothian
done properly.
Consumer-unit replacement and distribution work planned around the condition of the existing installation, the required protective devices and the results that need to be achieved.
Clear scope
A new board is part of an existing system.
Changing a consumer unit, often called replacing or upgrading a fuse box, does not erase faults or unsuitable wiring downstream. Existing circuits, earthing, bonding, loads and test results need to be understood so the proposed equipment is appropriate and unexpected remedial work is discussed clearly.
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Plan protection
RCD, RCBO, surge protection and isolation requirements are considered for the installation.
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Test and document
Circuits are verified and the appropriate certification is provided for completed work.
Relevant services
What Kitfix can help with.
The exact scope depends on the installation, access, test results and the outcome you need. Useful photographs and existing documents make the first discussion more productive.
- Consumer-unit replacementReplacement of suitable domestic consumer units following assessment of the connected installation.
- Old fuse box upgradesAssessment and replacement of suitable older fuse boxes where an upgrade is appropriate for the installation.
- Distribution-board workUpgrades and alterations for suitable commercial or light-industrial distribution.
- Circuit protection improvementsProtective-device changes where compatible with circuit condition and design requirements.
- Associated remedialsClearly identified work needed to support a safe and testable upgrade.
Questions
Before arranging the work.
Do you replace old fuse boxes?
Yes, where replacement is appropriate. Fuse box is common customer language for older consumer-unit equipment, but the connected circuits, earthing, bonding and test results still need assessment.
Do I automatically need a new consumer unit?
No. Age alone does not define the complete condition. The reason for replacement and the installation should be assessed.
Will existing circuits be tested?
Testing is necessary because the new protective equipment will be connected to those circuits.
Can faults increase the price?
Previously unknown defects may require a separate decision. Known assumptions and likely constraints should be discussed before work starts.
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Get in touch
Tell Kitfix what you need.
Send the location, a short description and any useful details about the affected circuit, consumer unit, equipment or existing report.
Urgent and out-of-hours fault work may be available by arrangement. The form is not a guaranteed 24-hour emergency service.