Switchboard Upgrades Gold Coast
Is your switchboard up to standard?
Attention property owners of residential and/or commercial use. If you haven’t checked the state of your switchboard recently, one of our licensed electricians at Powertrip Electrical Services can come for an inspection at your earliest convenience. Whether you are moving to a new home or have occupied your current residence for many years, the old switchboard on the property may not meet the national standards in new regulations. Not only that, but the risk of fire and/or property damage might be higher than you think.
Many homes still use old-style fuse switchboards as part of their electric systems. Unfortunately, these switchboard types are known to cause electric faults that cause hundreds of home and office fires across the country every year. Australian government is constantly updating electrical usage laws that we all must comply with because they make sure that electricity usage is safer, and that the likelihood of fires is reduced. Current law says that all switchboards and electrical systems be replaced and upgraded to the Australian Standard AS3000. Upgrading your switchboard from time to time is also important to save you money and prevent property damage because an outdated model can cause dangerous faults. Read more below to understand why you might need a switchboard upgrade and how we will take care of it for you…
What is a switchboard and why it needs upgrading?
The electric box in your home or commercial property that has various switches inside it is connected to wiring and circuits that power all the appliances and sockets on the premises. The panel inside this box is called a switchboard and it is a device that directs electricity from sources of supply to many smaller outlets of usage constantly. Older switchboard models have equipment that doesn’t insulate heat very well or have the capacity to control surges in any of the circuits. This is dangerous because these models are not equipped to protect the systems and appliances connected to itagainst shock or other potential fault conditions.Unfortunately, if you have one of these models, they are just not designed to keep up with the requirements of modern electricity. The modern standards for switchboards are not only regulation compliant but can increase efficiency and safety on your property. Commercial property electrical experts are the best to handle commercial switchboard installations.
There are tell-tale signs which residents and property owners can spot in their switchboards to see if they are due for an upgrade. Inspect your switchboard and if you see or experience any of the following signs, it might be time for an upgrade:
Signs that your switchboard needs an upgrade –
- Random flickering lights
- Repeated short circuiting
- Any cabling that is warm/hot to touch
- There is no safety switch (also called an RCD)
SWITCHBOARD UPGRADES GOLD COAST
These are warning signs that you have a switchboard which is close to malfunction and that needs an electrical upgrade. To avoid the warning signs developing into something worse, it is essential that the switchboard on your property is upgraded and maintained to meet the mandatory Australian standard. This will save you money in the long run. In the short term, you may be wondering how much a switchboard upgrade costs and we have a handy cost guide for your consideration. Dealing with short circuits will be much easier because they are equipped to isolate and control surges at a fraction of the time. Upgrading your switchboard to modern standards will ultimately improve the efficiency and safety of your premises. Expert electricians at Powertrip Electrical are ready to upgrade your switchboard today.
Time to upgrade!
The first step is the most important. It is up to property owners to perform an initial inspection by doing two things.
- Check my switchboard for any of the warning signs identified above
- Find out from a professional or previous owner if there is history of an upgrade/maintenance within 5 years.
The second step is to call a Powertrip Electrical Services professional to receive an obligation free quote and to discuss what your options are. It is likely that you may require inspection, maintenance or a complete upgrade and an electrician will come to you if you are anywhere along the Golden Coast! Here’s what will happen when we do a switchboard upgrade:
- Power will need to be switched off for the duration of the upgrade
- The electrician will dissemble your old switchboard and remove it from site
- The new switchboard will then be installed
- Following successful installation, the electrician will test and inspect to confirm that it is ready for use
It’s important that you choose the best electrician for this job because they can carry out professional installation. This will save you money in the long run because newer, up-to-standard models are much more effective atsupplying electricity throughout your home and handling newer technology with more electric demands. Dealing with short circuits will be much easier because they are equipped to isolate and control surges at a fraction of the time. Upgrading your switchboard to modern standards will ultimately improve the efficiency and safety of your premises. Expert electricians from any of our Powertrip Electrical Services’locations are ready to upgrade your switchboard today.
Contact us now for your switchboard upgrade
Give us a quick call on 0410 607 785 or book a quote online. We are experienced in switchboard upgrades and all types of electrical work. Our services come with a Lifetime Workmanship Warranty, and we only employ fully licensed and insured electricians.
