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SwitchBOARD UpGRADE
IS IT TIME TO CHANGE YOUR SWITCHBOARD?
Generally, if you are having electrical work done your electrician will change out your old fuses with safety switches, this is a good sign to have a think about doing a switch board upgrade. If you notice fuses tripping out, this is a sign that an upgrade may be necessary. The same applies if your appliances are malfunctioning, but the power supply doesn’t trip out. This could be an indication that your current system is unsafe.
Here are 5 reasons why you should
1. The switchboard is vital to your homes power
The switchboard is vital to your homes power supply. we use electricity for almost everything these days-electrical appliances in the kitchen, internet, charging devices, streaming entertainment ect. Considering its importance, it should be upgraded to meet with your current requirements.
2. Stay up to date with the safety requirements
Safety standards are ever changing in Australia, meaning that when your old switchboards were installed to and old standard and be out of date. Ensure your electrical system meets modern safety standards by upgrading today.
3. Homes need more power
Reality is that homes draw more power than what they used to. With an increase of new electrical appliances and devices, we require more power to run them. Your old switchboard would not have been designed to handle these loads.
4. Reduced risk of fire
by having your switchboard upgraded your old out of date wiring and switchgear is replaced resulting in a reduction in the likelihood of an electrical fire.
5. Ensure RCDs are installed
A residual current device (RCD) is a safety switch that prevents electrocution. Circuit breakers prevent short circuits and overloading, but people can still be seriously injured or even be killed if rcds aren’t installed in your switchboard.