Fuse Board Upgrades 27 Mar 2024, 7:50 am

Here at West London Electrical Contractor Services Ltd, we provide a FREE professional site visit to discuss your fuse board upgrade needs, we will provide a free no obligation quotation.

Why us
We will carry out the works at a very high professional standard with one of our engineers who has WLEC uniform, with all our works we will provide a NICEIC and Part P certification once the works is completed, we also inform if there are any faults or remedial works which we would recommend if any further action needed.

Why you should change/upgrade your old fuse board to the latest 18th edition amendment 2 RCBO consumer unit.

There are 2 types of Domestic consumer units to choose from, also there are other opponents to consider, i.e. SPD and AFDD.

1- RCBO: this board has individual RCBOs Which means they have separate RCD protection for each MCB, this type of installation is the best option as this gives you protection for each circuit independently without any nuisance tripping of other circuits if there is a fault. this installation is slightly more expensive, but the advantages outweigh the cost.

2 – Dual RCD protected board also protects all circuits but this board only has 2 RCDs instead of each individual circuit, so if a circuit on one of the RCDs develops a fault, then all circuits on that RCD will disconnect.

3 – SPD surge protector is a new amendment to the bs7671 which requires one to be installed in certain properties, this can be omitted by the customer on domestic houses if they chose to, but we advise to install one to protect all their appliances throughout the property.

4 – AFDD: This device is now mandatory in HMO properties and properties like nursing homes, hospitals, offices, and commercial properties. By early detecting arc faults and disconnecting the affected circuit the AFDD with integrated miniature circuit breaker (MCB) offers reliable and complete protection in any type of building.

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Special price for March – Fire rated fuse board upgrades from £599.00 28 Feb 2023, 5:44 am

Special Offer

We are offering a special low price to upgrade your old fuse boards to the latest 18th edition Fire rated, Dual RCD, MCB fuse board, from as little as £599.00 plus vat.

Our fuse board upgrades incorporate a surge protector which stops any surge of electricity from damaging your appliances.

If necessary we may need to install an AFDD (Arc Fault Detection device), if regulations deem it necessary, this AFDD is a type of device which detects any arcs between the cables to turn off the supply in the event of any arcing to stop fires happening. 

Whilst we will carry out the fuse board upgrade replacements we will carry out a free visual safety inspection whilst onsite to ascertain that your house is safe and compliant with any works carried out this month. 

If you plan to have electrical work done in your home and the fuse board is out-of-date, it will usually need replacing with a modern consumer unit by law as the regulations state all new electrical work needs an RCd to protect the new circuit. In most cases additions or alterations to an electrical installation will require a 30mA RCD for additional protection, most older boards do not have this.

Before the fuse board is changed checks via an inspection and testing is carried out on all circuits to ensure that no faults or non-compliances are present. This includes,

Checking the earthing to the water and gas has the right size cable and tight and secure connections. 

Checking sockets and switches for wear and tear, cracks and overheating.

Carrying out testing to the cables for any insulation resistance between phase conductors and earth,

Checking the continuity of all circuits for the correct connections.

The 3rd amendment to BS7671 17th edition wiring regulations was introduced on 1st January 2015. It states that all new consumer units installed within a domestic premises are to be constructed from non-combustible material.

A recent report by the Fire Brigade records many house fires every week involving plastic consumer units. The majority of these incidents were the result of poor electrical connections inside the consumer units.

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West London Alarm Installations 15 Jun 2019, 7:50 am

Do you need an upgrade to your electrical system or install a new appliance in your home, shop, or commercial premises?

Look no further than West London Electrical Contractors.

WLEC is an inspiring organization that will put highly skilled electricians at your service. 

Whether it’s installation or fitting of new appliances, repairing old wiring or designing your new wiring system, we have it all under one roof. 

We have extensive experience in fitting fire alarms and floodlight systems in commercial and private residences and we also provide services to commercial and industrial clients including shops, factories or warehouses.

Customer satisfaction is our top priority and we encourage our customers to discuss their requirements fully with us during the free consultation we carry out for every job.

We can suggest which brands or model of equipment can best suit your specifications and budget and as a result our consultation will often highlight multiple solutions.

Installation and repair of CCTV systems with on and off-site recording equipment are our speciality.

Get in touch today for more information – 0208 9975 692

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Electrical Contractors West London 1 Jun 2019, 2:18 am

Have you moved into a new home, or opened a new business in the local area and now you are worried about the state of the wiring or the electrical circuits on your property?  Well no need to worry, we’re here to help.

West London Electrical Contractors Ltd is a reputable company offering a full range of electrical inspection, testing and repair services. We have a team of highly qualified, skilled electricians who are experienced in carrying out electrical repairs or rewiring any type of house anywhere in London or beyond!

Having been in the electrical trade for over thirty years, we can honestly say that we’ve seen it all.  There isn’t a job we can’t handle so if you’re looking for a down-to-earth approach backed up by decades of experience, you’ve come to the right place.  Call us on 0208 9975 692 for a free quote.

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