REPLACING A NEW BUILD CONSUMER UNIT
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 29. 08. 2024
- Are you ready to upgrade the electrical system in your new build house by replacing the consumer unit? You've come to the right place! In this comprehensive video, we'll walk you through the entire process, from start to finish, ensuring a smooth and successful upgrade that meets safety standards and enhances efficiency.
Join us as we dive into the intricacies of replacing a consumer unit in a new build house, sharing expert insights, practical tips, and step-by-step instructions along the way. Whether you're a seasoned electrician or a DIY enthusiast, this video will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to tackle this essential task with ease.
Here's what you can expect to learn:
Assessment and Planning: We begin by assessing the existing consumer unit and electrical system in your new build house. We'll discuss key factors to consider, such as load requirements, circuit configurations, and compliance with regulations.
Selecting the Right Consumer Unit: With a wide range of consumer units available on the market, choosing the right one for your new build house is crucial. We'll provide guidance on selecting a consumer unit that meets your specific needs and complies with safety standards.
Preparing the Work Area: Proper preparation is essential for a successful consumer unit replacement. We'll show you how to safely shut off the power, clear the work area, and take necessary safety precautions before starting the installation.
Removing the Old Consumer Unit: We'll demonstrate how to safely remove the old consumer unit, disconnecting wires, and components while minimizing the risk of damage or injury.
Installing the New Consumer Unit: With the old unit out of the way, we'll guide you through the process of installing the new consumer unit, including mounting it securely, connecting wires, and labeling circuits for easy identification.
Testing and Inspection: Once the installation is complete, we'll show you how to conduct thorough testing and inspection to ensure that the new consumer unit is functioning properly and meets safety standards.
Final Tips and Considerations: We'll wrap up the video with some final tips and considerations to help you maintain and troubleshoot your new consumer unit, ensuring long-term reliability and safety.
Whether you're looking to upgrade your electrical system for improved performance or compliance with regulations, this video has everything you need to know to get started. Join us as we transform your new build house with a modern, efficient, and safe consumer unit replacement!
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Working on a circuit the other day, only one other person in the building let him know I was working on the circuit upstairs. Stupidly didn't lock it off ....it just so happens they had a trip on a downstairs rcbo at the same time . He came in , see two circuits down and flicked them both on. đź. Let's just say I will never do that again . I was pretty mad at the time but only had myself to blame to be honest. Luckily I had finished with all my connections. I've now ordered a spare lock off kit for my small grab bag đ
I'm 3:57 in and just staring at those coat hooks and the central screw location . Someone was brave putting that up
Had a long in depth argument about not fire sealing the back of our consumer units with my assessor. The consumer unit does not have a fire rating and neither does that external wall .
Coat hook installer was brave đČ, hope your well Mike đ
It's not OK to use power tools on terminal screws.
Wouldnt it been a good idea to move the board 6 inch up? Gain a little slack, good video tho đ
Copper exposed on these terminals here? So if you managed to Not touch the metal terminals you could touch the exposed copper???? Did you mean that All those terminals are live arnt they? Iâm not a sparky and Iâve not tested continuity on those terminals but Iâd have thought they were all conductive from the brass terminals to the screws.
Given itâs a new build it does seem to be a little kak. Nice to see you making it better.
Any reason you didnt split the ring rather than a radial for the extra socket ? Another great vid cheers from a old learner đ
Why can't that socket remain as a spur , it's direct from the breaker so it would comply and wouldn't need a spare way? Looking at that board I would have shifted the board up a few cm to give some slack so no joins and replaced tails if too short . Anyways like ya say real world , can't get them all perfect
Itâs down to the decision of the homeowner really and wanted to reduce any damage and it was easy to put the other radial on itâs own rcbo as there was room
Copper exposed on neutral and earth bars âŠâŠâŠ the whole damed bars are exposed đđ
Copper exposed on the bare neutral bar... terrible work, change the board for sure
I would have told them to save the money and just carried out a eicr.
Yep that is what I offered several times but the customer wants it brought up to date
There was very little wrong with it. Madness to change.
@@johnburns4017 If you were a qualified electrician you would know why it is not madness to change this board.
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Tell us where it all needs replacing? Educate us.
@@johnburns4017 Not my job to educate anyone. Tell us why it is madness to change it.