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New electric fusebox

1ANGEL
1ANGEL Posts: 260 Forumite
in Energy
Before I have any work done in the house, I need a new electricity box for safety reasons as mine is the old type. Can I get help to pay for this ie grant? or does anyone know how much approx it may cost to replace? Please

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  • chanz4
    chanz4 Posts: 11,054 Forumite
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    Nope you will be fully liable, a consumer unit should be about £600 fitted and certified
    Don't put your trust into an Experian score - it is not a number any bank will ever use & it is generally a waste of money to purchase it. They are also selling you insurance you dont need.
  • Electr0n
    Electr0n Posts: 45 Forumite
    chanz4 wrote: »
    Nope you will be fully liable, a consumer unit should be about £600 fitted and certified

    *cough* *splutter*

    £250 including periodic inspection report and Fuseboard to 17th Edition Regs
  • 1ANGEL
    1ANGEL Posts: 260 Forumite
    Thankyou for your replies guys. Will look into it & the cost...eek!
  • DVardysShadow
    DVardysShadow Posts: 18,949 Forumite
    Depends. If it is a Wylex with bare wire rewireable fuse holders, it is very cheap to upgrade to cartridge fuses or circuit breakers
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  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,128 Forumite
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    There is no connection between 'old type' and 'unsafe'. Who told you this?
    Obviously an old CU will not meet 17th Edn, but that does not automatically equate to 'unsafe'.
    The main difference is that an old CU will lack any RCD protection, and may not even have MCB's.
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
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