If you have an older fuse board or consumer unit in your home, upgrading it can significantly improve the electrical protection available to your property.
This week, SLE Electrical Services Ltd, your local electrician based in Hailsham, East Sussex, completed another consumer unit upgrade, replacing an older board with a modern 18th Edition metal consumer unit with individual RCBO protection and surge protection.
If you’re looking for a consumer unit upgrade in Hailsham, Eastbourne or East Sussex, or you’re unsure whether your existing fuse board needs replacing, we can inspect your installation and advise you on the options.
📞 Call SLE Electrical Services: 07429 379495 / 01323 653742
Why Upgrade an Older Consumer Unit?
An older fuse board isn’t automatically unsafe simply because of its age. However, modern consumer units can provide considerably better protection than many older installations.
The new consumer unit installed on this job provides individual RCBO protection to the circuits, meaning an electrical fault on one circuit is less likely to disconnect several other circuits in the property.
The new board also incorporates surge protection (SPD) to help protect electrical and electronic equipment against transient overvoltages.
With modern homes containing everything from televisions and computers to smart-home equipment, boilers, appliances and EV chargers, electrical protection has become increasingly important.
What’s Included in a Consumer Unit Upgrade?
Replacing a consumer unit involves considerably more than simply swapping the old box for a new one.
Before and during the upgrade, the electrical installation needs to be inspected and tested to make sure the existing circuits are suitable for connection to the new equipment.
Our consumer unit upgrades can include:
- Modern metal consumer unit
- Individual RCBO circuit protection
- Surge Protection Device (SPD)
- Inspection of existing circuits
- Earthing and bonding checks
- Insulation resistance testing
- Polarity testing
- Earth fault loop impedance testing
- RCBO testing
- Clear circuit identification and labelling
- Electrical certification following completion
- Building Regulations notification where applicable
This means you don’t just get a new-looking fuse board — you get a properly tested and certified electrical installation.
Does My Fuse Board Need Replacing?
You may want to have your consumer unit or electrical installation checked if you have:
⚡ An old-style fuse board
⚡ Rewireable fuses
⚡ Limited or no RCD protection
⚡ An older plastic consumer unit
⚡ No surge protection
⚡ Poorly labelled circuits
⚡ Signs of overheating or damage
⚡ Regular electrical faults or nuisance tripping
⚡ Recently purchased an older property
⚡ Plans for an EV charger, extension or major electrical work
If you’re unsure, you don’t necessarily need to book a consumer unit replacement immediately.
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) can assess the condition of the existing installation and identify any defects or improvements that should be considered.
Consumer Unit Upgrades for Landlords in East Sussex
We also carry out electrical work for landlords, letting agents and rental properties throughout East Sussex.
If an EICR has identified electrical defects or an older consumer unit requires remedial work, SLE Electrical Services can carry out the necessary repairs and upgrades and provide the appropriate certification.
We undertake:
EICR testing • EICR remedial works • Consumer unit upgrades • Fault finding • Electrical repairs • Landlord electrical work
If you’ve received an EICR containing C1, C2 or FI observations and you’re unsure what needs doing, you’re welcome to contact us for advice or a quotation for the remedial work.
Local Electrician in Hailsham, Eastbourne & East Sussex
SLE Electrical Services Ltd is a Hailsham-based electrical contractor carrying out domestic electrical work throughout the surrounding East Sussex area.
We regularly work in:
Hailsham • Eastbourne • Polegate • Hellingly • Stone Cross • Pevensey • Heathfield • Uckfield • Lewes • Seaford and surrounding East Sussex areas.
Being locally based means we’re able to provide homeowners, landlords and local businesses with a reliable local service without having to rely on large national electrical companies.
Electrical Services from SLE Electrical Services
As well as consumer unit replacements, we provide a wide range of electrical services throughout Hailsham and East Sussex, including:
⚡ Consumer unit and fuse board upgrades
⚡ EICR testing and electrical safety reports
⚡ EICR remedial works
⚡ EV charger installations
⚡ Electrical fault finding
⚡ Additional sockets and lighting
⚡ Garden and outdoor lighting
⚡ Cooker and hob installations
⚡ Electrical repairs
⚡ Full and partial rewires
⚡ General domestic electrical work
Need a Consumer Unit Upgrade in Hailsham or East Sussex?
If your fuse board is looking dated, you’ve recently moved into a property, an EICR has highlighted problems, or you’d simply like to know whether your electrical installation would benefit from an upgrade, get in touch.
We can assess the existing installation, explain your options in straightforward terms and provide a quotation for any work required.
Contact SLE Electrical Services Ltd
📍 Local electrician based in Hailsham, East Sussex
📞 07429 379495
☎️ 01323 653742
📧 sle.electrical@yahoo.co.uk
🌐 http://www.sleelectrical.com
⚡ NAPIT Registered – 20455
Looking for an electrician in Hailsham or East Sussex? Call SLE Electrical Services today to discuss your electrical work or arrange a quotation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a consumer unit upgrade cost?
The cost depends on the existing installation, number of circuits, type of consumer unit required and whether any faults are discovered during testing. Contact SLE Electrical Services with some details or photographs of your existing fuse board and we can advise on the next step.
Do you test the wiring when replacing a consumer unit?
Yes. The existing circuits need to be appropriately inspected and tested as part of the work. A consumer unit replacement isn’t simply a matter of removing the old board and installing a new one.
Will I receive an electrical certificate?
Yes. The appropriate electrical certification is provided following satisfactory completion and testing of the work.
Can you fix problems found on an EICR?
Yes. We carry out EICR remedial works throughout Hailsham and East Sussex, including investigating and rectifying defects identified during electrical inspections.
Do you cover areas outside Hailsham?
Yes. SLE Electrical Services covers Hailsham and surrounding areas including Eastbourne, Polegate, Hellingly, Stone Cross, Pevensey, Heathfield, Uckfield, Lewes and other parts of East Sussex.
Consumer Unit Upgrade in Hailsham & East Sussex – Is Your Fuse Board Due an Upgrade?
If you have an older fuse board or consumer unit in your home, upgrading it can significantly improve the electrical protection available to your property.
This week, SLE Electrical Services Ltd, your local electrician based in Hailsham, East Sussex, completed another consumer unit upgrade, replacing an older board with a modern 18th Edition metal consumer unit with individual RCBO protection and surge protection.
If you’re looking for a consumer unit upgrade in Hailsham, Eastbourne or East Sussex, or you’re unsure whether your existing fuse board needs replacing, we can inspect your installation and advise you on the options.
📞 Call SLE Electrical Services: 07429 379495 / 01323 653742
Why Upgrade an Older Consumer Unit?
An older fuse board isn’t automatically unsafe simply because of its age. However, modern consumer units can provide considerably better protection than many older installations.
The new consumer unit installed on this job provides individual RCBO protection to the circuits, meaning an electrical fault on one circuit is less likely to disconnect several other circuits in the property.
The new board also incorporates surge protection (SPD) to help protect electrical and electronic equipment against transient overvoltages.
With modern homes containing everything from televisions and computers to smart-home equipment, boilers, appliances and EV chargers, electrical protection has become increasingly important.
What’s Included in a Consumer Unit Upgrade?
Replacing a consumer unit involves considerably more than simply swapping the old box for a new one.
Before and during the upgrade, the electrical installation needs to be inspected and tested to make sure the existing circuits are suitable for connection to the new equipment.
Our consumer unit upgrades can include:
- Modern metal consumer unit
- Individual RCBO circuit protection
- Surge Protection Device (SPD)
- Inspection of existing circuits
- Earthing and bonding checks
- Insulation resistance testing
- Polarity testing
- Earth fault loop impedance testing
- RCBO testing
- Clear circuit identification and labelling
- Electrical certification following completion
- Building Regulations notification where applicable
This means you don’t just get a new-looking fuse board — you get a properly tested and certified electrical installation.
Does My Fuse Board Need Replacing?
You may want to have your consumer unit or electrical installation checked if you have:
⚡ An old-style fuse board
⚡ Rewireable fuses
⚡ Limited or no RCD protection
⚡ An older plastic consumer unit
⚡ No surge protection
⚡ Poorly labelled circuits
⚡ Signs of overheating or damage
⚡ Regular electrical faults or nuisance tripping
⚡ Recently purchased an older property
⚡ Plans for an EV charger, extension or major electrical work
If you’re unsure, you don’t necessarily need to book a consumer unit replacement immediately.
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) can assess the condition of the existing installation and identify any defects or improvements that should be considered.
Consumer Unit Upgrades for Landlords in East Sussex
We also carry out electrical work for landlords, letting agents and rental properties throughout East Sussex.
If an EICR has identified electrical defects or an older consumer unit requires remedial work, SLE Electrical Services can carry out the necessary repairs and upgrades and provide the appropriate certification.
We undertake:
EICR testing • EICR remedial works • Consumer unit upgrades • Fault finding • Electrical repairs • Landlord electrical work
If you’ve received an EICR containing C1, C2 or FI observations and you’re unsure what needs doing, you’re welcome to contact us for advice or a quotation for the remedial work.
Local Electrician in Hailsham, Eastbourne & East Sussex
SLE Electrical Services Ltd is a Hailsham-based electrical contractor carrying out domestic electrical work throughout the surrounding East Sussex area.
We regularly work in:
Hailsham • Eastbourne • Polegate • Hellingly • Stone Cross • Pevensey • Heathfield • Uckfield • Lewes • Seaford and surrounding East Sussex areas.
Being locally based means we’re able to provide homeowners, landlords and local businesses with a reliable local service without having to rely on large national electrical companies.
Electrical Services from SLE Electrical Services
As well as consumer unit replacements, we provide a wide range of electrical services throughout Hailsham and East Sussex, including:
⚡ Consumer unit and fuse board upgrades
⚡ EICR testing and electrical safety reports
⚡ EICR remedial works
⚡ EV charger installations
⚡ Electrical fault finding
⚡ Additional sockets and lighting
⚡ Garden and outdoor lighting
⚡ Cooker and hob installations
⚡ Electrical repairs
⚡ Full and partial rewires
⚡ General domestic electrical work
Need a Consumer Unit Upgrade in Hailsham or East Sussex?
If your fuse board is looking dated, you’ve recently moved into a property, an EICR has highlighted problems, or you’d simply like to know whether your electrical installation would benefit from an upgrade, get in touch.
We can assess the existing installation, explain your options in straightforward terms and provide a quotation for any work required.
Contact SLE Electrical Services Ltd
📍 Local electrician based in Hailsham, East Sussex
📞 07429 379495
☎️ 01323 653742
📧 sle.electrical@yahoo.co.uk
🌐 http://www.sleelectrical.com
⚡ NAPIT Registered – 20455
Looking for an electrician in Hailsham or East Sussex? Call SLE Electrical Services today to discuss your electrical work or arrange a quotation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a consumer unit upgrade cost?
The cost depends on the existing installation, number of circuits, type of consumer unit required and whether any faults are discovered during testing. Contact SLE Electrical Services with some details or photographs of your existing fuse board and we can advise on the next step.
Do you test the wiring when replacing a consumer unit?
Yes. The existing circuits need to be appropriately inspected and tested as part of the work. A consumer unit replacement isn’t simply a matter of removing the old board and installing a new one.
Will I receive an electrical certificate?
Yes. The appropriate electrical certification is provided following satisfactory completion and testing of the work.
Can you fix problems found on an EICR?
Yes. We carry out EICR remedial works throughout Hailsham and East Sussex, including investigating and rectifying defects identified during electrical inspections.
Do you cover areas outside Hailsham?
Yes. SLE Electrical Services covers Hailsham and surrounding areas including Eastbourne, Polegate, Hellingly, Stone Cross, Pevensey, Heathfield, Uckfield, Lewes and other parts of East Sussex.
If you have an older fuse board or consumer unit in your home, upgrading it can significantly improve the electrical protection available to your property.
This week, SLE Electrical Services Ltd, your local electrician based in Hailsham, East Sussex, completed another consumer unit upgrade, replacing an older board with a modern 18th Edition metal consumer unit with individual RCBO protection and surge protection.
If you’re looking for a consumer unit upgrade in Hailsham, Eastbourne or East Sussex, or you’re unsure whether your existing fuse board needs replacing, we can inspect your installation and advise you on the options.
📞 Call SLE Electrical Services: 07429 379495 / 01323 653742
Why Upgrade an Older Consumer Unit?
An older fuse board isn’t automatically unsafe simply because of its age. However, modern consumer units can provide considerably better protection than many older installations.
The new consumer unit installed on this job provides individual RCBO protection to the circuits, meaning an electrical fault on one circuit is less likely to disconnect several other circuits in the property.
The new board also incorporates surge protection (SPD) to help protect electrical and electronic equipment against transient overvoltages.
With modern homes containing everything from televisions and computers to smart-home equipment, boilers, appliances and EV chargers, electrical protection has become increasingly important.
What’s Included in a Consumer Unit Upgrade?
Replacing a consumer unit involves considerably more than simply swapping the old box for a new one.
Before and during the upgrade, the electrical installation needs to be inspected and tested to make sure the existing circuits are suitable for connection to the new equipment.
Our consumer unit upgrades can include:
- Modern metal consumer unit
- Individual RCBO circuit protection
- Surge Protection Device (SPD)
- Inspection of existing circuits
- Earthing and bonding checks
- Insulation resistance testing
- Polarity testing
- Earth fault loop impedance testing
- RCBO testing
- Clear circuit identification and labelling
- Electrical certification following completion
- Building Regulations notification where applicable
This means you don’t just get a new-looking fuse board — you get a properly tested and certified electrical installation.
Does My Fuse Board Need Replacing?
You may want to have your consumer unit or electrical installation checked if you have:
⚡ An old-style fuse board
⚡ Rewireable fuses
⚡ Limited or no RCD protection
⚡ An older plastic consumer unit
⚡ No surge protection
⚡ Poorly labelled circuits
⚡ Signs of overheating or damage
⚡ Regular electrical faults or nuisance tripping
⚡ Recently purchased an older property
⚡ Plans for an EV charger, extension or major electrical work
If you’re unsure, you don’t necessarily need to book a consumer unit replacement immediately.
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) can assess the condition of the existing installation and identify any defects or improvements that should be considered.
Consumer Unit Upgrades for Landlords in East Sussex
We also carry out electrical work for landlords, letting agents and rental properties throughout East Sussex.
If an EICR has identified electrical defects or an older consumer unit requires remedial work, SLE Electrical Services can carry out the necessary repairs and upgrades and provide the appropriate certification.
We undertake:
EICR testing • EICR remedial works • Consumer unit upgrades • Fault finding • Electrical repairs • Landlord electrical work
If you’ve received an EICR containing C1, C2 or FI observations and you’re unsure what needs doing, you’re welcome to contact us for advice or a quotation for the remedial work.
Local Electrician in Hailsham, Eastbourne & East Sussex
SLE Electrical Services Ltd is a Hailsham-based electrical contractor carrying out domestic electrical work throughout the surrounding East Sussex area.
We regularly work in:
Hailsham • Eastbourne • Polegate • Hellingly • Stone Cross • Pevensey • Heathfield • Uckfield • Lewes • Seaford and surrounding East Sussex areas.
Being locally based means we’re able to provide homeowners, landlords and local businesses with a reliable local service without having to rely on large national electrical companies.
Electrical Services from SLE Electrical Services
As well as consumer unit replacements, we provide a wide range of electrical services throughout Hailsham and East Sussex, including:
⚡ Consumer unit and fuse board upgrades
⚡ EICR testing and electrical safety reports
⚡ EICR remedial works
⚡ EV charger installations
⚡ Electrical fault finding
⚡ Additional sockets and lighting
⚡ Garden and outdoor lighting
⚡ Cooker and hob installations
⚡ Electrical repairs
⚡ Full and partial rewires
⚡ General domestic electrical work
Need a Consumer Unit Upgrade in Hailsham or East Sussex?
If your fuse board is looking dated, you’ve recently moved into a property, an EICR has highlighted problems, or you’d simply like to know whether your electrical installation would benefit from an upgrade, get in touch.
We can assess the existing installation, explain your options in straightforward terms and provide a quotation for any work required.
Contact SLE Electrical Services Ltd
📍 Local electrician based in Hailsham, East Sussex
📞 07429 379495
☎️ 01323 653742
📧 sle.electrical@yahoo.co.uk
🌐 http://www.sleelectrical.com
⚡ NAPIT Registered – 20455
Looking for an electrician in Hailsham or East Sussex? Call SLE Electrical Services today to discuss your electrical work or arrange a quotation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a consumer unit upgrade cost?
The cost depends on the existing installation, number of circuits, type of consumer unit required and whether any faults are discovered during testing. Contact SLE Electrical Services with some details or photographs of your existing fuse board and we can advise on the next step.
Do you test the wiring when replacing a consumer unit?
Yes. The existing circuits need to be appropriately inspected and tested as part of the work. A consumer unit replacement isn’t simply a matter of removing the old board and installing a new one.
Will I receive an electrical certificate?
Yes. The appropriate electrical certification is provided following satisfactory completion and testing of the work.
Can you fix problems found on an EICR?
Yes. We carry out EICR remedial works throughout Hailsham and East Sussex, including investigating and rectifying defects identified during electrical inspections.
Do you cover areas outside Hailsham?
Yes. SLE Electrical Services covers Hailsham and surrounding areas including Eastbourne, Polegate, Hellingly, Stone Cross, Pevensey, Heathfield, Uckfield, Lewes and other parts of East Sussex.
