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Replacing Consumer Unit (used to be fuse box, I think...)

  • 01-04-2008 7:20am
    #1
    skinnyminny
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22 ✭


    Looking for some advice please....have just been told that I need to replace the Consumer Unit in my house - house is 30 years old and has the same box since then - the one with the big knobs on the outside.
    I don't want to be totally ripped off when I phone for quotes so could somebody please advise how much I should expect to pay an electrician for this work? Thanks in advance,


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  • #2
    bertie1
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 509 ✭✭✭bertie1


    If the wiring is 30 years old it isn't a simple as replace the board, who ever does it will also need to drive a new rod, bond the water pipes ( in the correct size cable ) and increase the size of the tails to the ESB meter & test the installation. Hard to put a price on that with out seeing the lay out of the house .


  • #3
    skinnyminny
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22 ✭skinnyminny


    I understand - I was surprised yesterday when I phoned around some local electricians and was quoted between 1200 and 300 euros to do the job. Will pick a few of them and have them come out and look - thanks for letting me know, it may well be a bigger job than I think.:eek:


  • #4
    Mr Magnolia
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,440 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr Magnolia


    When you find out what has to be done come back and let us know. I would estimate a new consumer unit time+material would cost you €280-€350, there may be more work involved as bertie1 pointed out though.


  • #5
    skinnyminny
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22 ✭skinnyminny


    Hi folks,
    Thanks for your advice, all done & dusted - cost €300 euros inclusive of everything by a reputable electrician. He also left me the Certification of the Work carried out so it seems all in order.


  • #6
    Mr Magnolia
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,440 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr Magnolia


    Thanks for letting us know.


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  • #7
    uncle betty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 129 ✭✭uncle betty


    skinnyminny wrote: »
    Hi folks,
    Thanks for your advice, all done & dusted - cost €300 euros inclusive of everything by a reputable electrician. He also left me the Certification of the Work carried out so it seems all in order.


    Hi,

    Glad you got it sorted out. Can I just ask you re that price - can I assume you're outside of Dublin ?


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