Fuse Board Upgrades Dublin
Your fuse board (also known as a consumer unit) is the heart of your home’s electrical system. At Renew Electrical, we provide professional fuse board upgrades in Dublin, replacing outdated or unsafe units with modern, fully compliant consumer boards designed for today’s electrical demands.
Why Upgrade Your Fuse Board?
Older fuse boards are often not equipped to handle modern electrical loads or safety requirements. Upgrading ensures your home is safer, more efficient, and compliant with current regulations.
Here’s why homeowners upgrade:
- Improved Safety: Modern boards include RCDs (residual current devices) that protect against electric shock and fire.
Support for Modern - Appliances: Today’s homes use more power—upgrades ensure safe, consistent supply.
- Home Renovations or Extensions: New circuits require a modern fuse board to stay compliant.
Reduce Tripping & - Overloads: Older boards may trip frequently or be overloaded.
- Insurance & Compliance: Many insurers now require upgraded boards for valid coverage.
Signs You Need a Fuse Board Upgrade
- Your fuse board still uses fuses instead of circuit breakers
- You notice frequent trips or blown fuses
- The board looks old, damaged, or uses black cabling
- You’ve added high-powered appliances or a home extension
- There’s no RCD protection visible on your unit
If you’re unsure, we offer inspections to assess whether an upgrade is necessary.
What’s Included in a Fuse Board Upgrade?
- Full removal of the old fuse board
- Installation of a modern consumer unit with RCBO or RCD protection
- Labelling of all circuits for clarity
- Testing and certification to Safe Electric standards
- Safety check of existing wiring
We also ensure your upgraded board complies with current regulations, including IS10101 standards.
Why Choose Renew Electrical for Fuse Board Upgrades?
- Experienced, certified electricians
- Fully insured and Safe Electric registered
- High-quality consumer units and components
- Neat, professional installation with minimal disruption
- Transparent pricing and no hidden costs
- 5-star rated service across Dublin
Frequently Asked Questions
Most upgrades take 4–6 hours, including installation, testing, and certification.
Yes, power will be turned off during the installation, but we’ll keep downtime to a minimum.
Yes—these upgrades usually require additional circuits and a modern board for proper load handling and safety.
Yes, we issue a full Safe Electric Completion Certificate for every upgrade.
Yes. If your existing wiring is in good condition, a fuse board upgrade can be done independently.