For many years i've been meaning to replace my wylex fuse box with a new circuit breaker unit.
The present box has the colour coded fuse cartridges:
White 5 amp
Blue 15 amp
Red 30 amp
I have now thought about converting the present box using wylex plug in MCB's which will be cheaper & easier with minimal work.
The mcb's are similarly colour coded with ratings of 6, 16, & 32 amp.
There is a trip switch with a red test button & sliding switch which is located separate from the fuse box.
My question being, is this a good option that will provide the same level of protection as a new circuit breaker box? I do not want to take any risks but conversely to do not want to pay for unnecessary work.
The electrics work fine with no apparent problems.
Many thanks.
The present box has the colour coded fuse cartridges:
White 5 amp
Blue 15 amp
Red 30 amp
I have now thought about converting the present box using wylex plug in MCB's which will be cheaper & easier with minimal work.
The mcb's are similarly colour coded with ratings of 6, 16, & 32 amp.
There is a trip switch with a red test button & sliding switch which is located separate from the fuse box.
My question being, is this a good option that will provide the same level of protection as a new circuit breaker box? I do not want to take any risks but conversely to do not want to pay for unnecessary work.
The electrics work fine with no apparent problems.
Many thanks.