The fuse board and the EICR
UK homes have a single-phase supply and a consumer unit, not the three-phase board common in Israel. If you are renting, the landlord must give you an EICR — an electrical safety report less than five years old — before you move in. If you are buying, get one done before exchange; it tells you what the house really needs.
Israeli appliances
- Israel and the UK both use 230 V 50 Hz, so most appliances work — the plug is the difference.
- We fit UK plugs or a fused connection to appliances brought from Israel rather than relying on adaptors, especially for anything with a heater or motor.
- Large three-phase appliances will not run on a normal UK supply; check before shipping.
Bathrooms, kitchens and the rules
UK bathrooms have no ordinary sockets and strict zones for lights and switches, which surprises many people. Kitchens, bathrooms and new circuits are notifiable work that must be certified and registered. As a NICEIC registered firm we do that for you.
Settling in
Most families need the same first few jobs: more sockets, a timer for the hall lights, a second oven, an outdoor socket. WhatsApp us photos of the fuse board and the room and we price it from there.
