--- title: "Consumer unit replacement in Wimborne Minster | 4.9 Star · NAPIT" description: "Fuse board replacement in Wimborne Minster, BH21. Landlords near Leigh Road get NAPIT notification after MX2 Electrical tests the new consumer unit." canonical: "https://mx2-electrical-ltd.co.uk/electrician-wimborne-minster/fuse-board-replacement" --- # Consumer unit replacement in Wimborne Minster > Fuse board replacement in Wimborne Minster, BH21. Landlords near Leigh Road get NAPIT notification after MX2 Electrical tests the new consumer unit. Landlords in Wimborne Minster book fuse board replacement with MX2 Electrical, and notifiable work is notified through our NAPIT registration once the new consumer unit is tested. ## Fuse board replacement pricing The price for a consumer unit replacement covers isolating the main electrical supply, removing the old enclosure, mounting the new metal unit, connecting existing circuits, and full dead and live testing. - Consumer unit replacement: from £500 - The total number of usable circuits and the type of consumer unit required directly affect the overall installation price. - Work to upgrade undersized meter tails or main earthing bonding conductors to current sizing is quoted separately if needed. - Commercial distribution boards or units requiring three-phase supplies involve additional switchgear and are priced to suit the installation. ## Consumer unit replacement across Wimborne Minster We serve Wimborne Minster from our base in Poole. - Wimborne town centre - Leigh Road - Allenview - BH21 ## What happens on the day A fuse board replacement requires safe isolation of the mains power supply while the old unit is detached, new equipment fitted, and circuits reconnected and tested. ### Mains isolation and enclosure mounting We isolate the electrical supply at the meter, confirm all incoming tails are completely dead, and record the existing circuit setup. The outdated fuse box is removed from the wall or cupboard, allowing the new metal consumer unit enclosure to be securely fixed in place. ### Circuit reconnection and device fitting Each existing lighting, socket, cooker and immersion circuit is landed into the board and terminated into its dedicated miniature circuit breaker and residual current device. Main protective bonding conductors and earthing leads are clamped and verified at the intake position. ### System testing and power restoration Before and after energising, we carry out insulation resistance, earth fault loop impedance and residual current device trip time tests across every circuit. Power is systematically restored way by way, confirming that all switches and outlets operate correctly. ## Frequently asked questions about fuse board replacements ### How long will the electricity supply be switched off? For a standard domestic consumer unit replacement, the mains supply is disconnected for a few hours while the old board is removed and the new unit is wired. Power is brought back on as soon as the circuits are reconnected and initial dead testing is verified. ### Will the new consumer unit fit in my existing meter cupboard? Modern consumer units are constructed from non-combustible metal and may have different dimensions from older wooden or plastic boxes. In most properties they fit neatly within the existing cupboard space, though we examine the layout beforehand if space is particularly tight. ### Why does my old fuse board need replacing after an EICR? An Electrical Installation Condition Report highlights defects that do not comply with current safety standards. Rewirable fuses, missing residual current protection, or damaged casings leave occupants unprotected against electric shocks and are common reasons an upgrade is recommended. ### Do I receive certification after the new board is fitted? Yes. Replacing a consumer unit is notifiable electrical work. We register the completed installation through our NAPIT registration, and you will be issued an Electrical Installation Certificate that details the test results for all connected circuits. ### What happens if an existing circuit fails testing during the swap? Testing identifies hidden faults on existing cabling such as insulation breakdown or damaged neutrals. If an individual circuit shows a defect that prevents it from safely reconnecting, we explain what was uncovered and quote any remedial wiring repairs separately. ## Other services in Wimborne Minster - [Electrician in Wimborne Minster](https://mx2-electrical-ltd.co.uk/electrician-wimborne-minster): Electrical testing, fault finding, repairs and planned installation work across Wimborne Minster, Leigh Road, Allenview and BH21. - [Consumer unit replacement (all areas)](https://mx2-electrical-ltd.co.uk/services/fuse-board-replacement): MX2 Electrical replaces fuse boards and consumer units around Poole and Bournemouth. 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