There’s no better way to start a new week than completing another high-quality consumer unit upgrade for a local homeowner here in Hailsham.
After a busy weekend of quotations and emergency call-outs across Hailsham, Eastbourne, East Dean, Seaford, Polegate, Lewes and surrounding East Sussex areas, Monday was straight back on the tools — upgrading an older split-load board to a modern RCBO consumer unit with Surge Protection Device (SPD), alongside upgrading kitchen lighting for improved brightness and efficiency.
🚨 Sunday Emergency – Local Restaurant Saved Before Opening
The weekend finished on a high note after receiving an urgent call from a local Hailsham restaurant just minutes before opening on Sunday.
Loss of power to key circuits meant they were at risk of delaying service during one of their busiest periods. We attended promptly, diagnosed the fault, restored power safely and ensured the installation was safe for operation.
The best part?
We’ve now been booked in to return and carry out a full system upgrade to improve reliability and safety long-term.
That’s what SLE Electrical is about — not just quick fixes, but proper solutions.
⚡ Monday’s Installation – Modern Consumer Unit Upgrade in Hailsham
Today’s project involved replacing an older Wylex consumer unit with a brand new FuseBox RCBO board complete with SPD protection.
What Was Upgraded?
✔️ Removal of outdated split-load consumer unit
✔️ Installation of new 18th Edition compliant metal consumer unit
✔️ Individual RCBO protection for each circuit
✔️ Surge Protection Device (SPD) installed
✔️ Circuit identification and labelling
✔️ Kitchen lighting upgraded to modern, energy-efficient fittings
✔️ Full testing, inspection and certification issued
All circuits were fully tested, including:
Earth fault loop impedance (Zs) RCD/RCBO trip times Insulation resistance Polarity Continuity Functional testing of all circuits
A full Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) has been issued to the customer for peace of mind and compliance.
Why Upgrade Your Consumer Unit?
If you’re in Hailsham, Eastbourne, East Dean, Pevensey, Willingdon, Stone Cross, Seaford or Lewes, and still have an older split-load board or rewireable fuses, upgrading provides:
✅ Improved safety ✅ Reduced nuisance tripping ✅ Better fault discrimination ✅ Compliance with current regulations (BS7671) ✅ Surge protection for modern electronics ✅ Peace of mind for landlords and homeowners
With modern homes relying on more electrical equipment than ever, having the correct protection in place is essential.
Local Electrician Covering Hailsham & Surrounding Areas
SLE Electrical Services Ltd is a trusted local electrician based in Hailsham, East Sussex, providing:
Consumer unit upgrades EICRs (Landlord & Homeowner Reports) Fault finding & emergency call-outs EV charger installations Lighting upgrades Full and partial rewires Commercial electrical work
We regularly work in:
📍 Hailsham
📍 Eastbourne
📍 East Dean
📍 Seaford
📍 Lewes
📍 Polegate
📍 Pevensey
📍 Stone Cross
📍 Tunbridge Wells
📞 Contact SLE Electrical Today
If you’re considering a consumer unit upgrade or need a reliable local electrician:
SLE Electrical Services Ltd
📍 Based in Hailsham, East Sussex
📞 07429379495
📧 sle.electrical@yahoo.co.uo
🌐 http://www.sle-electrical.com
Prompt, professional and fully certified.
