Upgrading or replacing your consumer unit can benefit you in several ways:
1. Improved safety: Older consumer units may not meet the latest safety standards, and may lack features like residual current devices (RCDs) that protect against electric shock and fire. Replacing your unit with a newer one can give you greater protection against electrical hazards.
2. Increased capacity: If your current consumer unit is outdated, it may not have sufficient capacity to handle modern electrical demands. Upgrading to a new unit can provide you with more circuits to accommodate additional appliances and gadgets.
3. Compliance: Upgrading your consumer unit can help bring your electrical installation in line with current building regulations. This is especially important if you are planning to sell your property or undertake major renovations.
4. Greater convenience: A new consumer unit may include more advanced features that make it easier to manage your electrical systems. For example, modern consumer units have individual trip switches (RCBOs) and therefore if a problem presents itself only the circuit affected will be swicthed off.