re wirable fuse CU

bris · 8 Dec 2006

Is there any requirement to replace old fuse wire CU ?

sm1thson · 8 Dec 2006

No. And theres nothing wrong with fuses. But it does indicate that at present there is probably no rcd so if you get a shock out side its likely you will die. It also indicates the rest of your wiring is old and may be a fire hazard.

jj4091 · 9 Dec 2006

Bit over the top sm1thson, you can still buy them new!! I think you should have said "may indicate".

sm1thson · 9 Dec 2006

Sorry i did mean to write may.

dingbat · 10 Dec 2006

Bris, fuses are still widely used, epecially in industry, but whenever I encounter rewireable fuses in domestic premises (daily!) I automatically look out for a number of other things:

Under-sized or missing earthing and bonding
Non-compliant cable entries into fuseboard
Incorrect fuse sizing.
Multiple circuits from each fuseway
Lots of ad-hoc additions to socket circuits
Lack of circuit protective conductors on lighting.
...and lots more...

The best way of getting an idea is to get an electrician to carry out an inspection and test.

bris · 12 Dec 2006

dingbat

You describe my installation precisely

jj4091 · 12 Dec 2006

I think you are in need of more than a new consumer unit in that case.

didthathurt · 12 Dec 2006

But how many times have we seen a new CU installed on the back of an outdated system like this...

securespark · 12 Dec 2006

I don't normally install CU's on the back of an installation, usually at one end of it...

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