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In Brisbane and Townsville, there are numerous old homes that feature outdated electrical switchboards with porcelain fuses. These switchboards do not comply with current Australian Standards (AS3000) and may pose a potential danger. Although fuses are intended to function as a safety mechanism, outdated or defective fuses can result in electrical faults and even fires.

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Our team of skilled professionals have extensive knowledge on the electrical requirements of both modern and older homes in Brisbane and Townsville.

Our top priority is providing you with the best value for your investment, and as such, we always aim to identify the most cost-effective solution for your needs.

Our preference is to recommend upgrades instead of replacements whenever possible.

Safety is our specialty, and we are committed to ensuring that your switchboard upgrade meets the highest standards of Australian electrical safety regulations.

How do I know if my electrical switchboard needs upgrading?

Your switchboard is in a non-compliant or inconvenient location.

Often after a renovation, your switchboard will need relocating.

Your house is old.

An old switchboard has almost definitely been modified with more fuses and circuits added. Fuses may have been modified over the years with wire that is now incorrectly rated and unsafe. Meter panels could also be asbestos.

Your fuse/circuit breaker keeps tripping.

Every time you turn on an appliance such as a heater or an electric kettle your power trips. This means too many appliances are plugged into one circuit causing it to trip on overcurrent to protect the cable.

What are my options when upgrading my electrical switchboard?

Contact a licensed electrician to organize a safety inspection.

It might be possible to add a few additional circuits which will diffuse the load more evenly.

The switchboard can be relocated to a safer location.

How much does it cost to replace an electrical switchboard?

Replacing a switchboard is not as simple as removing the old one and installing a new one. By law, when replacing your switchboard, licensed electricians have a responsibility to ensure your electrical system meets Australian standards (AS3000).

Sometimes other modifications may be required to meet the standards. Due to this, prices to replace existing electrical switchboards can vary. As a guide:

The only way to know for sure what needs doing is to have an electrician take a look and give a quote.

There will always be someone to pick up your call and offer advice at our offices in Brisbane or Townsville.

Book Your Electrical Switchboard Upgrade

If you have any questions or queries please don’t hesitate to contact our friendly team on (07) 3177 3385 for Brisbane and (07) 4725 3888 for Townsville, or leave your details in our form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.