Fuse box and panel in Belgium
The consumer unit determines how an installation behaves under fault: which part drops out, how quickly, and whether the rest of the property keeps working. A board that is full, that leaves no room for an extra circuit and where nothing is labelled makes every later intervention slower and more expensive. We start from the circuits present and their cable sizes, decide the matching protection, and hand the board over labelled and documented.
- Final price given before we start
- Up to 2 years warranty on labour
- Emergency line available 24/7
- Direct phone contact: +32 2 000 00 00
Our approach
Set the board by cable size, discrimination and clarity
We measure earthing and existing circuits, draw the new layout, fit protection by cable size and use, and hand over a labelled board with readings at completion.
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Record circuits and sizes
We follow each circuit, note the cable size and measure the load in service. Protection rated above what the cable allows becomes visible, and that is exactly the risk a board must exclude.
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Design the distribution
Circuits are arranged so lighting, sockets and heavy appliances do not fail together. Where useful, circuits get their own RCD so a fault stays limited to part of the installation.
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Install the board
The installation is isolated and the board built up with the chosen protective devices. Connections are torqued and checked, since a loose terminal is a common cause of heating.
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Test and document
Every RCD is tested and every circuit measured and labelled. You receive a schedule of the distribution so the next intervention does not have to begin with searching.
Common causes
Why a consumer unit falls short
An ageing board without adequate RCD protection, too few free ways or circuits that were never labelled makes faults hard to isolate. When the home grows or a charge point is added, capacity and discrimination no longer match the load.
Heat in the board, loose terminals or an RCD that trips without a clear culprit point to protection that no longer matches cable sizes or to a distribution that peaks under load. That is a different problem from a fault further along one circuit.
An inspection or insurer request often needs a board with clear schedules and correct labelling. Without that paperwork every later visit takes longer, even when the wiring itself is still usable.
Related services
From board renewal to adapted circuits
Board work links to fault repair, new sockets or a charge point. We set the scope from measurements and from what you still plan to connect.
Signs to watch
When the consumer unit needs attention
These signs point to a board that has become too tight, too warm or too unclear for safe use.
- The RCD trips without one appliance clearly being the cause.
- There are no free ways left for a new circuit or a charge point.
- Circuits are unlabelled or mislabelled, so you do not know what you switch off.
- The board feels warm or there is a burnt smell at peak use.
- Older fuse types still sit beside modern breakers.
- An inspector or insurer asks for a schedule or a suitable residual-current device.
Until we arrive
What to prepare before board work
Clear information on load and planned extensions shortens the survey. Do not touch warm terminals in the board.
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Make the board reachable
Clear the area in front so the door can open fully. Note any recent works or new appliances.
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List planned extensions
Say if you plan a charge point, induction hob or workshop circuit. That sets module count and discrimination.
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Note recurring trips
Write which circuits trip and when. A pattern under load steers protection choice.
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Call with that information
Give the board make if visible, circuit count and whether a schedule already exists. Our line is available 24/7.
Transparent pricing
What sets the price
Installation on quote: we set the price after a visit on site.
Price depends on circuit count, full renewal versus extension, and the protection that the cable sizes require. Relabelling with a few modules is not charged like a full replacement.
You get the final price after on-site inventory, before dismantling or fitting starts. Call for a first indication, with no obligation.
Benefits
- Protection per circuit chosen from the actual cable size
- Distribution arranged so one fault does not kill the whole property
- Space provided for a later extension
- Every circuit labelled and recorded on a schedule
- Residual current devices tested after installation
Equipment & techniques
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Question not on the list? We answer it by phone, no obligation.
+32 2 000 00 00What does renewing or extending the board cost?
Installation on quote: we set the price after a visit on site. The final price depends on the number of circuits, the protective devices chosen, whether the board is being renewed or extended, and how much wiring has to be reconnected.
Does the whole consumer unit always need replacing?
Not always. An extension, new RCD protection or relabelling is sometimes enough. We only choose full renewal when discrimination, heat or missing ways require it.
Will the home be without power during the works?
We keep the outage as short as possible and explain which circuits return when. Essential appliances can often be reconnected in stages.
Do I need a schedule after the works?
Yes. We label the circuits and supply the readings so a later check or inspection has a clear picture.
Can a charge point run from my existing board?
That depends on free ways, available capacity and the right RCD. We measure first and add a dedicated charge circuit if needed.
What warranty applies to board work?
Up to 2 years warranty on labour; parts carry the manufacturer’s warranty.
When should you call an electrician straight away?
Some signs are worth acting on: a burning smell, a socket or switch that feels unusually hot, scorch marks, crackling sounds, breakers that keep tripping, an unexplained loss of power, or an electrical problem after water has got in. Where there are signs of overheating, or a fault that keeps returning, avoid resetting the circuit again and again before the cause has been found.
Present in Brussels, in Wallonia and in Flanders
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