Fuse wire

[ajwt2]

My electrics box has a main trip switch and then the rest is the fuse wire cartridges. Should I get it upgraded? Or can I simply replace each fuse wire with a RCD trip?

 

[breezer]

get a pir done,

also note forum rule 9 (before Lynda says so)

 

[Maxxy]

What make is the fuse box?
A lot of them you can change the rewireable fuses to mcbs

 

[ajwt2]

It is an 804-IVY I think. well thats the only markings on it. It loks pretty darn old

 

[Maxxy]

See breezer's reply then

 

[ajwt2]

I know pretty much zip about electrics... a PIR?

 

[Maxxy]

Periodic inspection report. Means getting an electrician in who will test all your electics, and give you a certificate to say whether they are safe or not. They can also advise on the fuse board

 

[ajwt2]

Excellent, I'll get one of them then! Peace of mind at least. Now I wouldnt dare ask how much they cost, having read the Rules

 

[Maxxy]

Anything between 50 and 250 i reckon depending on who comes out and how long it takes them. Phone 3 or 4 local companies, or do a search on the niceic website to find some local sparkys and get quotes

 

[securespark]

An 8-way Ivory Wylex Standard fuseboard?

Yeah, best advice: get a PIR and expect to change it, plus possibly do bonding too.

 

[simon_d]

Or can I simply replace each fuse wire with a RCD trip?

no, it might be possible to replace them with MCB's, which are completly different from RCDs. an MCB (and fuses) give overload protection, RCDs give earth leak protection