Do I Need to Change My Consumer Unit?
There Is No Need to Replace Existing Consumer Units Unless Defective or Otherwise Unsuitable for Continued Use. You Do Not Need a Metal Consumers Unit Unless...
There is no need to replace EXISTING consumer units unless defective or otherwise unsuitable for continued use. You do not need a metal consumers unit unless you are replacing the entire old one for some reason e.g full rewire. You can still make alterations to the existing wiring and leave the old board alone.
When should I replace my consumer unit?
Furthermore, homeowners should have their consumer unit check at least every ten years, although you can do this more frequently if you wish. Landlords are required to have the check performed more often, every five years, and if new tenants move in, it should be checked again.
Why would a consumer unit need replacing?
Consumer units generally need replacing when: They are outdated- if you have an old consumer unit, the chances are that these will need replacing. Especially if you are having any other issues, such as switches tripping regularly. Generally, any consumer unit without an RCD needs an upgrade.
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