Consumer Units

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A modern metal British consumer unit open on a wall with a neat row of white circuit breakers and RCBOs

Consumer Units•2 July 2026

The Best Consumer Unit Brands in the UK (2026 Compared)

The leading UK consumer unit brands for 2026 compared, from Hager and Wylex to Fusebox and MK, plus what actually matters more than the badge: metal, RCBO and SPD.

Close-up of a modern British consumer unit with a row of RCDs and circuit breakers, an electrician's hand resting on a switch

Consumer Units•1 July 2026

What Is an RCD? RCD, RCBO and MCB Explained

An RCD trips fast to stop a fatal shock, an MCB protects the cable, and an RCBO does both. Here's how they differ and what to do if yours keeps tripping.

Modern consumer unit with RCD protection replacing an old fuse box

Consumer Units•3 June 2026

Consumer Unit Replacement Cost: When You Need a New Fuse Box

What a new consumer unit costs in London, the difference between a modern board and an old fuse box, and the signs yours needs replacing.

Old rewireable fuse board next to a modern metal consumer unit in a London home

Consumer Units•3 April 2026

Is Your Fuse Board Safe? Signs You Need a Consumer Unit Upgrade

Old fuse board or modern consumer unit? London electricians explain the safety signs that mean it's time to upgrade.

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