Switchboards
Switchboard Upgrades & Repairs
Have you had your switchboard inspected lately?
Your switchboard is crucial for maintaining electrical safety in your home. It houses circuit breakers and safety switches (RCDs) designed to protect your property and loved ones.
Since all the power in your house flows through the switchboard, it’s essential to have it inspected and tested by a licensed electrician at least every two years, similar to getting a car serviced.
Our skilled electricians are well-versed in the latest electrical safety standards and regulations, ensuring that your switchboard is up to date and functioning properly. You can rely on us to keep your home safe.
Have you had your switchboard inspected lately?
- Old wiring.
- Old ceramic fuses.
- Discoloured cables.
- Fuses keep blowing or circuit breakers keep tripping.
- Electrical buzzing noises.
- Flickering lights.
- Switches or Power Points are melting or slightly discoloured.
- Smoking Fixtures.
- Exposed wiring.
- Electric shock while plugging in appliances.
Our Upgrade Procedure
- Inspection of main earthing system to see if it complies with today's standards.
- Isolation of your house's power at your main switchboard and removal of old fuses.
- Installation of new circuit breakers and RCD's.
- Reconnection of final sub-circuits with the circuit breakers / RCD's.
- Final inspection to determine any underlying issues and faults.
What should a Modern Up-to-date Switchboard contain?
A modern switchboard should contain several essential safety devices to protect against electrical hazards. These devices include:
- Circuit breakers (CBs): These devices automatically interrupt the flow of electricity when they detect an overload or short circuit in a circuit. They help prevent damage to electrical wiring and appliances, as well as reduce the risk of electrical fires.
- Residual Current Devices (RCDs): These devices monitor the balance of electrical current flowing through a circuit. If they detect an imbalance, indicating leakage of current to ground (such as through a person), they quickly shut off power to the circuit. RCDs are crucial for preventing electric shocks and electrocution.
- RCBOs: Residual Current Circuit Breaker with Overcurrent Protection, is a crucial safety device used in electrical circuits. It integrates the functions of a residual current device (RCD) and a miniature circuit breaker (MCB) into a single unit. This device is designed to provide protection against both overcurrents, such as short circuits or overloads, and earth faults, which involve leakage of current to earth. In the event of abnormal conditions, the RCBO swiftly interrupts the circuit, preventing damage to wiring, appliances, and reducing the risk of electric shock or fire. It is widely employed in residential, commercial, and industrial settings to enhance electrical safety by offering dual protection against various types of electrical faults.
- Surge protection devices (SPDs): Surge protectors are designed to divert excess voltage from lightning strikes, power surges, or other sources away from sensitive electronic equipment and appliances. They help protect against damage caused by voltage spikes, ensuring the longevity and reliability of electrical devices.
Overall, the purpose of an electrical switchboard is to efficiently and safely manage the distribution of electrical power within a building or facility, while also providing protection, control, monitoring, and maintenance capabilities for the electrical system.
