Switchboard Upgrades
Professional Switchboard Upgrades Services in Brisbane
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A switchboard is the central hub of your home’s electrical system, distributing power to every circuit. If your switchboard is outdated or malfunctioning, it can be a serious safety concern. At Just-In Time Electrical, we specialise in professional switchboard upgrades that ensure your home’s electrical system is safe, efficient, and compliant with current standards.
Why Upgrade Your Switchboard?
Upgrading your switchboard is crucial for maintaining safety and efficiency, especially in homes with older systems or increased electrical needs.
Here’s why a switchboard upgrade may be necessary:
- Safety: An outdated or faulty switchboard increases the risk of electrical fires, power surges, or electric shocks. A modern switchboard provides enhanced safety features like circuit breakers and safety switches.
- Increased Capacity: If you’ve added new appliances or are planning to install air conditioning, your current switchboard may not be able to handle the increased load. Upgrading ensures your home can safely support these additional electrical demands.
- Compliance: Older switchboards may not comply with the latest Australian electrical standards. An upgrade ensures your system meets regulatory requirements.
- Future-Proofing: With the increasing use of technology, electric vehicles, and solar systems, an upgraded switchboard can accommodate future electrical needs.
Our Switchboard Upgrade Services
With over 16 years of experience upgrading switchboards across Brisbane, we provide tailored solutions to meet your specific needs.
Our comprehensive switchboard upgrade includes:
- Safety Compliance: Full compliance with Australian electrical standards.
- Installation: A new, more powerful switchboard to handle higher loads and increase electrical capacity.
- Safety Switch Circuit Breakers: Individual safety switches for each circuit to provide enhanced protection.
- Rewiring: Rewiring or extending circuits as needed to ensure safe and reliable operation.
- Meter Box Installation: A new, compliant meter box to house your new switchboard.
- Testing & Certification: All work is fully tested and certified to ensure everything is functioning correctly and safely.
Case Study: Switchboard Upgrade in Brisbane
Energex had issued a defect notice and disconnected power to a client’s home. We quickly reviewed the situation and provided a fixed-price solution for a same-day upgrade. By the end of the day, power was restored, and the new meter box was fully compliant with Australian standards. We also installed Hager safety switch circuit breakers for all circuits, enhancing safety and ensuring the property was ready for future electrical needs like solar panel installation.
Step-by-Step Process:
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Disconnect the existing switchboard and metering.
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Cut the wall and install the new meter box.
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Extend circuit cabling and install individual safety switches.
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Reinstall metering and perform all necessary tests.
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Custom fit flashing around the switchboard.
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Complete testing and certification to Australian standards.
Emergency, After-Hours & Weekend Services
Electrical emergencies can occur at any time, including after hours or on weekends. Just-In Time Electrical offers 24/7 emergency switchboard services to address urgent electrical issues promptly and effectively. Our local, experienced electricians are always on standby to help, whether it’s an unexpected power outage or an urgent switchboard malfunction.
If your switchboard fails or you experience electrical issues outside of regular hours, don’t hesitate to call us. We’ll quickly dispatch a technician to resolve the problem, ensuring your home is safe and powered. We carry most common parts in our vehicles to handle emergency switchboard repairs or upgrades swiftly.
Frequently Asked Questions
A switchboard distributes electricity throughout your home and protects the system by regulating the flow of electrical current.
Upgrading your switchboard improves safety, increases capacity for new appliances, ensures compliance with current standards, and helps future-proof your home.
You should consider upgrading your switchboard if it’s older than 25 years, has outdated components, or if you're experiencing frequent electrical issues like tripped circuit breakers, flickering lights, or electric shocks.
A typical switchboard upgrade takes between 4 to 8 hours, depending on the complexity of the job and any issues that need to be addressed.
Switchboard upgrades in Brisbane typically cost between $800 and $1,500, depending on the complexity and scope of the work.
Panelboards are used for smaller electrical loads and typically accept a maximum current of 1200A. Switchboards are larger, often freestanding, and can handle greater electrical demand.
While the terms are commonly used interchangeably, a meter box specifically houses the meter, whereas a switchboard contains the fuses, circuit breakers, and safety switches.
The key components of a switchboard include the earthing switch, load-break switch, and circuit breakers.
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