Replacing main fuse box

Rossy2692

Hello,

This is the first time I have posted so here goes!

We are looking to replace our old main fuse box with a new up to date one.
We have the old wire fuses and we want the new ones with the switches on.
Does anyone know roughly how much this will cost? I live in West Yorkshire and I know that prices vary so a rough guide would be great.

Thanks

andipandi_2

you need a split load consumer unit with RCD and MCBs ,screwfix has a 12 way unit for £50

Look here for info on prices http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/cat.jsp?cId=A231826&ts=90067

Don't go for cheapest unless you have to because they can be a pain to install

Coveredinbees!!!!

Part P - you can't DIY a fuse box (unless you get building control involved)

Rossy2692

Thanks for that, which one would you recommend?? I have no idea at all??
Also do you have an idea how much it will cost to have it installed??

Thanks again

andipandi_2

Coveredinbees!!!! wrote: »

Part P - you can't DIY a fuse box (unless you get building control involved)

good point but the post was for info about prices

Somerset

I've just paid £150 to have this done in central London. The £150 was the total cost - electrician & box.

andipandi_2

Rossy2692 wrote: »

Thanks for that, which one would you recommend?? I have no idea at all??
Also do you have an idea how much it will cost to have it installed??

Thanks again

wylex are the best but generally cost more,with regard to cost its tricky ,depends on what else needs doing like earthing and the state of existing ring mains (sockets) lighting and so on because they have to check out ok,also Mcbs and rcd is alot more sensitive than rewireable fuses( and 100 times safer also)

andipandi_2

Somerset wrote: »

I've just paid £150 to have this done in central London. The £150 was the total cost - electrician & box.

thats a good price

mercurystar999

Somerset wrote: »

I've just paid £150 to have this done in central London. The £150 was the total cost - electrician & box.

Thats a very good price, perhaps too cheap for me. Did you get a certificate for the work? You certainly should have had one as a replacement consumer unit falls under part p.

Back to the original post, with a consumer unit of that age i would say that the wiring was at least 25 years old and i need of updating. Perhaps get an electrician in and see what he thinks.

Rossy2692

How much will that cost????:eek:

KarieBlue

I paid £350 for this to be done to my home by a certified electrician in St. Albans just last week.