Many types of electrical hardware go into your home. Find out what’s used, where it’s used and what functions it serves.
Fuses, switchgear and wiring
Fuses, switchgear and wiring are the main part of an electrical installation. Of course there’s more involved, but nothing happens without these essential elements. These days individual fuses are only found in older electrical installations though – they’ve been effectively replaced by miniature circuit breakers – MCBs for short. There is still one fuse left though; the service fuse connecting your home to the supply authority or company. That’s the one fuse you should never interfere with though!
Wiring is the backbone of an electrical installation and its quality, location and protection (including from vermin) is critically important. Personal safety and prevention of fire are the key considerations.
Built-in appliances (or fixed plant)
Fixed plant refers to appliances that are built into your house, and directly wired into your home’s electrical systems rather than being plugged in at a power point. Fixed plant includes things like ovens, hot water services, and pumps such as pool pumps.
Follow the links below to find out more about individual types of domestic electrical hardware.
