4.9 · 86 reviews
If your property has an outdated fuse box requiring modern circuit protection, MX2 Electrical provides complete consumer unit and fuse board replacements. Our NAPIT registered electricians mount new metal boards, dress every circuit and fit surge protection across Poole, Bournemouth and Broadstone. Each circuit is thoroughly tested before and after installation to keep your electrical setup safe.
Upfront pricing for replacing an existing residential consumer unit. Final quotations depend on the number of circuits, existing earthing arrangements and any required remedial repairs.
Feedback from domestic and commercial customers across Poole, Bournemouth and Dorset covering consumer unit upgrades, testing and general electrical installations.
4.9
MX2 Electrical is frequently praised for prompt, professional and friendly service, with electricians who explain the work clearly, offer options and complete jobs efficiently. Reviews commonly mention EICRs, EV charger installations, sockets, lighting, wiring, ventilation, consumer units and cooker work, with neat finishes, tidy work areas and fair pricing standing out. A small number of reviews raise concerns about follow-up costs and remedial work after EICRs.
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I’m Really happy with the work from both of them. They installed a new socket in our conservatory and did a great job. They were both professional, friendly, tidy and made sure everything was done properly. I’m very pleased with the result and would definitely recommend them. Thank you both for your hard work!
Jonas “Almost Jonas” E.
MX2 came along promptly to quote, their quote was reasonable and they gave us options. The work itself was done quickly, efficiently and very neatly, they went the extra mile adding extra without quibbling, and they left the flat in a very tidy space.
C.W 2.
Great job
Asa, S.MyBuilder
Modern electrical demands and safety regulations make upgrading an obsolete fuse board an important safety improvement for domestic properties.
Older properties in Wimborne Minster, Wareham and Westbourne often still contain wooden-backed fuse boards with rewireable carriers. These offer no residual current protection against electric shocks or electrical fires.
Twentieth-century homes in Broadstone, Canford Heath and Ferndown may have early cartridge fuse boxes or basic miniature circuit breakers without RCD switches. Modern standards require RCD protection across socket and lighting circuits.
Adding new circuits for kitchen extensions, heat pumps or electric vehicle chargers in Bournemouth and Poole requires spare capacity and modern protective devices that older consumer units cannot support.
Our standard replacement service covers the physical unit swap, testing and statutory certification.
Replacing a consumer unit requires turning off the power and carrying out structured safety checks across the property.
Clear the area around the existing fuse board and meter. We perform initial continuity and insulation resistance tests on connected circuits before isolating power to identify pre-existing faults.
Power to the property will be turned off while the old unit is disconnected and removed. We mount the new metal enclosure, connect the incoming supply tails and terminate each circuit into its dedicated breaker.
Once wired, power is restored step by step. We carry out full instrumental testing on every circuit, checking trip times, earthing loop impedance and polarity to confirm safe operation.
Following the installation, you receive full documentation certifying that your new consumer unit complies with electrical safety regulations.
Use one local team for electrical inspection, diagnosis, installation and certification across homes, workplaces and light-industrial settings.
Public liability £2,000,000 · Nvq level 3, Gold Card Electrician · NAPIT
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Common questions about replacing domestic fuse boards and upgrading to modern consumer units.
I turn off the electricity supply once pre-testing is complete. The power remains off while I remove the old board, mount the new unit and terminate the circuits. I keep you informed during the outage and restore supply as soon as it is safe to test.
I test your existing circuits before fitting the new board. If I uncover an underlying fault, such as damaged insulation or a bridged neutral, I will explain the issue clearly and discuss what is needed to resolve it before the circuit is re-energised.
Older fuse boards with wire fuses or early breakers cannot detect minor earth leakages quickly enough to prevent electric shocks. Modern units disconnect faulty circuits in milliseconds and use non-combustible metal enclosures.
Replacing a consumer unit is notifiable work under Part P of the Building Regulations. Because MX2 Electrical is NAPIT registered, we notify building control directly and provide your compliance certificate.
The new board must be accessible for maintenance, operation and testing. It should be mounted securely on a flat surface with sufficient clearance from gas meters and sources of heat or moisture.
Official guidance and standards relating to domestic consumer unit replacements and building safety regulations.
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