Switchboards
First things first, what is a switchboard and what does a switchboard do?
The switchboard in your home is like the engine in your car – nothing works without it. The electrical switchboard is the central hub for power distribution throughout your entire home.
It is a device featuring electrical panels that evenly distribute the flow of electricity from the power supply to a number of circuits which then carry the electricity supply to the outlets in your home.
The switchboard wiring is an important component in the safe distribution of electricity into the property. The switchboard itself is:
- generally installed on the outside of the home, although some very old homes do have them inside
- houses the circuits and fuses for your home’s electrical wiring system
- where the safety switch is located
- contains the metre recording your property’s energy consumption
Switchboard installation electricians for new homes and old homes
If you’re building a new home a domestic switchboard electrician will install a compliant switchboard and wire your home in accordance with your electrical wiring plans.
In an older home, electrical switchboard upgrades and replacements are generally undertaken every 25-30 years or so. You might need an electrical switchboard upgrade if your home is old, or if your switchboard or home electrical systems are faulty or damaged.
At S-elect our expert licensed electricians can safely undertake all aspects of switchboard upgrades, replacements and installations, making your home safe and compliant with current regulations.
If you suspect your switchboard or wiring is faulty and therefore hazardous, call a local electrician from S-Elect immediately! We’ll upgrade your switchboard with the latest equipment ensuring ultimate safety, performance and compliance with the latest regulations.
Signs that you may need a domestic switchboard upgrade:
- lights that flicker
- old fuses
- asbestos panels in the switchboard
- no safety switch present
- appliances short-circuiting or sparking
Some of these issues may also indicate faulty wiring, so should you experience any of them please contact S-elect immediately. We’ll send a domestic electrician to your home to locate and fix the problem.
Electrical Certificates of Compliance
Australian regulations require a switchboard installation or upgrade to be issued a certificate of compliance by the electrician upon completion. This certifies that the electrical work has been carried out by a licensed electrician in compliance with current regulations.
Why choose S-elect electricians for switchboard replacements and installations
With over twenty years in the industry, our electricians are not just fully licensed but highly experienced, so you can confidently put your electrical safety in our good hands.
Our highly skilled and certified electricians can provide you with sound advice before installing the best domestic switchboard for your new property. We will also replace or upgrade residential switchboards to make them compliant and safe in older properties.
