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Do I need to upgrade my Switch board ?

Household energy use is increasing due to the growing number of appliances in homes.
Old switchboards are not able to cope with the increasing demand for electricity.
Signs that your switchboard may need upgrading include flickering lights, frequent tripping circuit breakers, and old or damaged components.
Safety switches are now mandatory in new construction and electrical improvements.
An outdated switchboard can affect your home and property insurance claim in the event of an electrical fire.

It is important to have your switchboard regularly inspected and upgraded. Contact Us today to Inspect and Upgrade Switch Boards

A word of warning about Ceramic Fuses

Porcelain fuses were extensively used in homes starting in the late 1990s.
Homes more than 25 years old are likely to have ceramic fuses in their switchboards.
Ceramic fuses are now considered a fire hazard and are required to be replaced with individual safety switch/circuit breaker combination type modules.
Ceramic fuses are not safe because they cannot handle the increased demand for electricity and are prone to breaking.
If you have ceramic fuses in your switchboard, it is important to have them replaced by a qualified electrician as soon as possible.

It is important to have your switchboard inspected and upgraded. Contact Us today to Inspect and Upgrade Switch Boards, Fuses etc.

Types of switchboards: what is best suited to my home or business?

There are a few different types of switchboards available on the market. The most common are air-insulated, cast resin, and metal-enclosed. Air-insulated switchboards are typically the most economical option. They’re also easy to install and maintain. Cast resin switchboards offer superior protection against fire and moisture. They’re also more durable than air-insulated switchboards. Metal-enclosed switchboards are the most expensive option, but they offer the best protection against electrical and mechanical damage.

Which type of electrical switchboard is best suited to your home or business? That depends on your individual needs and budget. Contact Us today to Inspect and Upgrade Switch Boards, MCBs

What Is An RCD?

A residual current device (RCD) is a switch (a life-saving switch) that’s installed in switchboards. They act as a safety device to prevent any damage happening to people in the house and the switchboard due to an imbalance of power.

A Residual Current Device is a sensitive safety device that switches off the electricity within 10 to 30 milliseconds if there is an electrical fault. An RCD is is designed to protect against the risks of electrocution and fire caused by earth faults.

Your home may have circuit breakers installed, but these only protect against overloading and short circuits – not electrocution.

All RCDs have a test button that should be pressed every three months to simulate a fault and indicates whether the RCD is operating correctly.

What Are the Costs of a Switchboard Upgrade?

All switchboards present unique challenges. Pricing for one switchboard cannot be the same for the next. All switchboards must be quoted individually by one of our electricians.