A fuse box contains switches that controls the electrical supply to your property and is important, particularly during an emergency. It has several switches (circuit breakers or fuses for different circuits e.g. the kitchen or hallway) plus a main one which turns off all the electricity. A fuse box will also have a RCD (Residual Current Device), which keeps an eye on the circuits. It will monitor any faults and trip the circuit if there is risk of a hazard, such as fire or injury. It will sense if the wiring is faulty.
A fuse box contains switches that controls the electrical supply to your property and is important, particularly during an emergency. It has several switches (circuit breakers or fuses for different circuits e.g. the kitchen or hallway) plus a main one which turns off all the electricity. A fuse box will also have a RCD (Residual Current Device), which keeps an eye on the circuits. It will monitor any faults and trip the circuit if there is risk of a hazard, such as fire or injury. It will sense if the wiring is faulty.
If the lights at home keep flickering or your plug sockets aren’t responding, then your fuse box could be affected and possibly deteriorated, particularly if the fuse box is old enough to contain asbestos flash guards. Asbestos is harmful to breathe in now, but luckily these days new fuse boxes don’t contain this. However if your fuse box is still older than 10 years it is best to get it checked properly, as the fuses themselves may have worn out. Once a new box has been installed, everything will be tested thoroughly to make sure it is safe (including the circuits and earthing). You will then be given an Electrical Installation Certificate with the results, which means it complies with all the requirements needed. Call today for all your Electrical services in Cullompton.