Electrical Switchboard Upgrades
Switchboard Upgrades
Switchboard repairs and upgrades
If you are having any problems with your power supply, it could indicate your switchboard is in need of repairs or an upgrade.
We often find that older switchboards are not able to provide a steady flow of electricity to modern power devices. A sure sign that you have an outdated switchboard is the loss of power when you have numerous electrical equipment switched on at once.
Switchboard Repairs
A faulty switchboard can be very dangerous. If your switchboard doesn’t seem to be working right, it’s best to have it checked and soon! It may just be a faulty fuse, or it could be emanating a burning smell, if this is the case this is urgent!
Call Pinder Electrical on 0433 846 469 for quick, quality, safe and reliable electrical solutions.
Switchboard Upgrades
Switchboard upgrades are popular these days. Many older style switchboards with ceramic rewireable fuses are designed to cater only for only a minimal number of household appliances.
In some cases, a renovation or extension can mean that the current electrical switchboard may need to be upgraded to cope with the added needs.
Or often, we find many older electrical switchboards are not fitted with electrical safety switches.
Switchboard upgrades consist of disconnecting and removing the old switchboard and installing new modern switchboard. All new modern switchboard installations have mandatory electrical safety switches and circuit breakers installed, as required under the Australian law.
The benefits of an upgraded switchboard make it easier to find faults in the wiring in a home or workplace and they are also much more sensitive to dangerous situations. They also offer greater efficiency, greater safety and lower the risk of electrical fires.
Switchboard Safety Checks
Safety checks are imperative to ensure your home or workplace is up to date. Pinder Electrical electricians can inspect your switchboard and your property so you know everything is compliant with the latest building codes and working as it should. We can ensure your safety switches and circuit breakers are up to date, so you are protected against serious electric shock and electrical fires.
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Frequently Asked Questions – Electrical Switchboards
Q. Are there warning signs that you may need a switchboard upgrade?
Yes, there are, here are 7 warning signs that your switchboard may need an upgrade:
- The switchboard is overcrowded. Overloading existing circuits is a safety hazard.
- Your appliances trip the circuit. Older switchboards are more likely to short circuit as they are not as power efficient.
- Flickering lights. There are many causes of flickering lights – loose bulbs or wires or an overloaded switchboard.
- Ceramic fuses. These fuses are old technology and provide limited protection.
- A burning smell. If you notice a burning smell coming from your switchboard you may have an overloaded circuit or faulty wiring. This is very dangerous.
- Sparks. Sparks indicate there is something wrong with your switchboard and you should call an electrician immediately.
- Melted or blackened fuses. This is a sign of a damaged or old fuse that needs replacing.
Q. What is the difference between a circuit breaker and a safety switch?
A safety switch saves lives by stopping the flow of electricity quickly in an emergency. It is important to have both of these to maximise the safety of anyone in your home or workplace.
Q. How much do switchboard repairs and upgrades cost?
Switchboard repairs and upgrades do vary in cost according to several factors including the size of the switchboard and how many circuits there are. If you need to get an over the phone estimate call Pinder Electrical on 433 846 469.
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