Do You Need a Fuse Box Upgrade in 2026? Here’s the TRUTH

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Is Your Consumer Unit Outdated? Here's Why You Should Upgrade ⚡️ Every home has a consumer unit (or fuse box), but is yours up to modern safety standards? In this video, we take a look at the evolution of consumer units, why upgrading is essential, and how we replaced and relocated a fuse box for a customer. 📌 If you’re considering an upgrade or just want to learn more about consumer units, watch now! 👍 Subscribe for more insights into the electrical industry! 🚨Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more great electrical content: https://www.youtube.com/artisanelectricsuk?sub_confirmation=1 ➕Get more from Artisan Electrics here!👇 https://linktr.ee/artisanelectrics Solar job quote ☀️ - https://forms.openquote.net/company/artisanelectrics?initialQuery=install%solar EV charger job quote 🔋- https://forms.openquote.net/company/artisanelectrics?initialQuery=ev%charger EICR job quote 🔎 - https://forms.openquote.net/company/artisanelectrics?initialQuery=install%solar 💬Artisan Electric Discord - Join our Electrical Community! 👇 https://discord.gg/NUCFZPMPxM 🔔 Become a Channel Member To Get Access To Exclusive Perks 👇 ➤ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUYJhbsrC1bvVWzgUq83K4A/join Electricians Business Course 📩 Sign Up To The Electricians Business Course Here And Get The First 4 Lessons Free 👉 ➤ https://bit.ly/2Z582zI 🔔 Subscribe to TOOLS4SPARKS YouTube Channel 👇 We Also Have A Dedicated YouTube Channel About Tools: ➤ http://www.youtube.com/tools4sparks 0:00 - Introduction: What is a consumer unit, and why it matter. 0:45 - History of Consumer Units: Evolution from 1885 to the modern day. 2:15 - Why You Might Need an Upgrade: Safety and accessibility issues. 3:45 - Inspecting the Existing Installation: Why the current unit needed to be replaced. 5:00 - Trunking Planning: Deciding on the best route for new cables. 6:20 - Extending the Circuits: Using a whisker extension box to handle the connections. 7:30 - Challenges with the Existing Wiring: Adjustments required due to short cables. 9:15 - Removing the Old Fuse Box: The process of safely disconnecting and removing the outdated unit. 13:00 - Setting Up Trunking for Relocation: Routing cables from the old position to the new one. 15:20 - Safety Upgrades Explained: Modern consumer units and why they're safer. 17:00 - Addressing Nuisance Tripping: Avoiding issues with modern electronics. 18:30 - Fitting the New Consumer Unit: Installing and wiring up the new unit. 21:30 - Final Thoughts: Why upgrading your consumer unit is important for safety and convenience. *PARTNERS/ARTISAN CODES* 🔦Unilite Work Lights: Get 25% off all Unilite Products using our code "ARTISAN25" UK Store - https://bit.ly/UNILITE Europe Store - https://bit.ly/UNILITE-EU USA Store - https://bit.ly/UNILITE-NA Australia Store - https://bit.ly/UNILITE-AUS 💪🏼Powered by Hilti Nuron - https://hilti.to/nuron_range 🕶 SafeStyle Protective Eyewear - https://bit.ly/3Svl4xG-SafeStyle Use code 'AELECTRICS10' for 10% off 💳American Express Business Gold Card Sign up for an AE Business Gold Card using the following link to get a bulk of FREE membership rewards points - bit.ly/3JDmXVG 🔋 Save 5% on EcoFlow Products using code 'AE5' - https://dada.link/58lAne 🎵 Use music the Artisan Way - Sign up to Epicmedic Sound here 👇🏼 https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/xsumgn *TRADES INSURANCE DISCOUNT* 🦏 Use Discount Code “ART5” and you get a 5% Extra Discount On Their Already Excellent Prices. ➤ http://www.rhinotradeinsurance.com/quote 📞 or call 01162437904. *ENERGY PROVIDER* 🐙 Get £50 credit when you switch to Octopus Energy 👇 ➤ https://share.octopus.energy/zappy-shell-695 📈Make the most of your YouTube analytics with TubeBuddy - Sign up here👇 ➤https://www.tubebuddy.com/ARTISAN *AMAZON LINKS* ✅ Check Out All Our Favourite Tools Here 👇 ➤ https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/artisanelectrics 🏷️ DISCOUNT BUSINESS SUPPLIES 👇 ➤ https://www.amazon.co.uk/tryAB?tag=artisanelec0d-21 📱 *ARTISAN SOCIALS* 📱 💬 Artisan Electrics Discord ➤https://discord.gg/NUCFZPMPxM 📸 Artisan Electrics Instagram Account 👇 ➤ http://www.instagram.com/artisanelectrics 🐦 Artisan Electrics Twitter Account 👇 ➤ http://www.twitter.com/artelectrics 📓 Artisan Electrics Facebook Account 👇 ➤ http://www.facebook.com/artisanelectrics ⏰ Artisan Electrics TikTok Account ➤https://www.tiktok.com/@artisanelectrics 💼 Artisan Electrics Linkedin ➤https://www.linkedin.com/company/artisan-electrics 🎥 Get in touch with the Media Team ➤[email protected] This video is for entertainment purposes only please do not attempt to copy or recreate it. Do so at your own risk. #sparkylife #electricianlife #artisanelectrics