When To Replace A Fuse box / Consumer Unit?

Signs You Might Need To Replace Your Consumer Unit

1. Unit is old and does not comply to new regulations
2. Unit has no RCD protection (residual current device) This is a life saving device to prevent a serious or fatal electric shock.
3. Unit has rewireable fuses that contain fuse wire, or Aluminium wiring anywhere throughout your home.
4. Faults raised after a safety inspection

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When To Have Your Consumer Unit Inspected

1. If you are a Landlord or you are going to rent out your property.
2. If you have not had an electrical inspection in the last 10 years.
3. If you have purchased a new property.
4. If you are considering Home/Business insurance.

Consumer Unit Upgrades, Replacement & Repair.

 SG Electrical are able to provide full consumer unit upgrades and replacements to renew your existing system. Does your electrical circuits keep tripping? it could be a sign your consumer unit needs repairing. We offer transparent pricing at affordable costs and a reliable service to ensure your electric is back to normal as quickly as possible.

Electrical safety and installation certificates will be issued.

Home Rewires

A full house rewire is made up of two processes, FIRST FIX & SECOND FIX. Generally first fix is the actual wiring that is installed as well as the back boxes for all sockets and switches in your property-Mainly the messey bit that needs to be compleated before the walls are plastered.

The second process is known as second fix which is mainly made up of connecting the electrics by fitting  the switches, sockets and lights.

Bathroom Rewires

Bathrooms are increasingly becoming an important feature of any modern house.

As a relaxing sanctury from a busy family life they are getting bigger and better with separate Showers, Oversized Tubs, Sauna Room. So a bathroom rewire is ideal for new

electric Towel Rail, Shaving Socket, Spot lights, Mirror Lighting, Underfloor Heating

etc.

Kitchen Rewires

If you are after a change of Decor in your kitchen or maybe you are thinking of the addition of some extra appliances then SG Electrical can carry out full or partial rewires.

for example new energy efficient LED Spot Lights, USB Sockets, appliance power points(e.g. Fringes and Dishwashers) and much more.

Rewires For Extensions & conversions

SG Electrical provide electrical rewires for both single and double storey extensions and other types of conversions including loft conversions, basement conversions, etc

Garage Rewires

Rewiring a garage is the last place that people often forget, but its equally important

if it hasn't been rewired over the last 20-30 years.

If it's for work or exercise then you will require more lights and sockets compaired to simple storage requirements.

Electrical Installation Condition Report

SG Electrical will inspect and test any type of install and issue an electrical safety certificate.

An EICR (Also known as periodic inspection and testing of an electrical installation) is to determine whether the installation is in a satisfactory condition for continued service checking for overloading of fixed wire circuits. insufficient earthing, electrocution risks, fire risks, defective and damage to cabling.

EICR Certificates For Landlords

Most local councils, Housing Associations, Estate Agents will only accept electrical certificates that have been signed off by a fully qualified and registered electrician.

Private landlords must ensure electrical safety standards are met when the property is occupied during a tenancy and every fixed electrical installation at the property is inspected and tested at least every 5 YEARS. This certificate will be valid for the next 5 years or untill a new tenancy.

Fault finding Services

SG Electrical fault finding and repair service covers all types of issues that you may be experiencing in your home. this includes but is not limited to.

1. Electrical socket issues (Burning smell from socket outlet)
2. Flickering Lights
3. Wiring Faults
4. Consumer Unit/ Fuse Box Tripping.
5. Short and Open Circuit Faults
6. Overloaded Circuits

What ever the problem were here to help.



External Power

By adding outdoor sockets you'll have the convenience of having a dedicated power source for any long-standing outdoor fixtures, such as hot tubs, outdoor pools, or even for using multiple items at a garden party in the spring & summer.

You can even add a waterproof socket at the front of your house to give you conveince when plugging in your pressure washer or vaccume cleaner to clean your vehicles or for connecting your festive lights at christmas.

SG Electrical will guarantee all work completed plus you can be sure you have a waterproof power sauce to reduce the risk of any faults

Additional Sockets

Why add a plug socket to a room?

Chances are you are running multiple sockets from one outlet, with extension cables running across your floor space. The  problem with this is it can cause an overload to your circuits, can cause trip hazards and increase the risk of fire.

To solve these problems SG Electrical can install Single/Double outlets USB Sockets, Plastic and Metal sockets or if you are building an extension, creating a home office or changing the room layout.

Kitchen & Bathroom Installs

Are you sick of the same old lighting that you have had in your Bathroom, Kitchen for years. Take the perfect opportunity to make that change with a new lighting system like a Dimmer system, Led Downlights, Track System that is capable of brightening up an entire Bathroom or Kitchen.

Why not consider.

1. Mirror Lights
2. Shaving Sockets
3. Vanity units
4. Dishwasher
5. Refrigerators

Sockets and any other type of appliances.

Conduit Installs

Electrical conduits are either plastic or metal and come in various sizes to protect and channel electrical wiring into a property. Conduits are used in exposed locations like outside walls for lighting, CCTV or to protect cables from Rats or Mice chewing on cables in outbuildings or garden sheds. Conduit also helps to clean up the overall appearance of your wiring on exposed walls. It also gives you greater protection against knocks, cuts & general damage/degradation and environmental conditions. Steel conduit can also give you a architectural type of design look to fit into a certain building or area.

Extra Lighting points

How Long Will My EV Take To Charge

It depends on the charging point, it can take as little as 30 minutes or more than 12 hours. The speed of the charging point will be dictated by the electricity supply at your property.

A typical EV car ( 60KW BATTERY ) Takes just under 8 hours to charge from empty to full with a 7KW charging point.

Can I Connect My EV Charger To a 3Pin Plug Socket.

Your EV cannot be connected to a 3pin socket. The EV charging equipment called MODE 3 charging requires a dedicated socket outlet on the charging equipment its self, that's connected to a ( FUSE BOX ) consumer unit to ensure its properly protected safely.

Are Electric Vehicles & Charging Point Worth It

If you have access to charging at home or work, you’ll be able to run an electric car for a fraction of the cost of a petrol or diesel car. If you charge at public points only, the savings will be far less, and there’s the extra stress of finding a spot. However, if you merely use these chargers for the occasional long trip, the growing network – plus the increased range of EVs – is making these cars a practical proposition for thousands more motorists.

NO ROAD TAX! Electric cars do not have to pay any road tax and are a much GREENER alternative to Petrol or Diesel cousins promoting better air quality and lower emissions.

The ever evolving technology enables electric cars to have greater ranges, much more affordable than before.

Electric cars used to be a thing of the future, but now they are here to stay.