Old Fuse Box Replacement
Rewireable ceramic fuses offer no protection against electric shock and are easy to overload with the wrong fuse wire. We replace them with modern circuit breakers in a new, clearly labelled board.
Your switchboard is the heart of your home's electrical system, and in an older house it's often the most dangerous thing in it. Plenty of homes still have their original board with rewireable ceramic fuses, asbestos backing and no safety switches. That board was built for a fridge and a few lights, not air conditioning, induction cooking and an EV charger.
A switchboard upgrade replaces old fuses with modern circuit breakers, adds safety switches that can save a life in a fraction of a second, and gives your home the capacity for whatever comes next. Every board we install is built to current Australian Standards (AS/NZS 3000), clearly labelled, tested and certified.
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Upgrades & Replacements
From a quick safety-switch retrofit to a complete new board.
Full Switchboard Replacement
A brand-new board with modern breakers, safety switches on every circuit and spare space to grow. It's tested, certified with a Certificate of Electrical Safety and laid out so anyone can find the right switch.
Meter Panel & Main Switch Upgrades
Replacing old timber or asbestos-backed meter panels, plus main switch and service protection upgrades, coordinated with your distributor where needed.
Sub-Boards
New sub-boards for granny flats, garages, sheds, workshops and extensions, so you get local switching and protection without overloading the main board.
Switchboard Relocation
Moving the switchboard during renovations or extensions, or out of an awkward cupboard, done safely and to code.
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Protection
The upgrades that protect your family, your home and your appliances.
Safety Switches (RCDs)
Safety switches cut the power in a fraction of a second if current leaks to earth, for example through a person. They're the single most important electrical safety upgrade for an older home.
RCBOs (Combined Breaker & Safety Switch)
An RCBO gives every circuit its own safety switch, so one faulty appliance doesn't black out half the house. It's the modern best practice for new boards.
Surge Protection
A surge protection device at the switchboard protects TVs, computers, appliances and solar inverters from voltage spikes caused by storms and grid faults.
Labelling & Safety Tidy-Ups
Every circuit clearly labelled so you know exactly which breaker does what. We also fix exposed wiring, missing covers and anything else unsafe while we're there.
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Capacity & Future-Proofing
Get your board ready for the way you'll use power for the next 20 years.
EV Charger Ready
Space, capacity and protection for a dedicated EV charger circuit, so the installation is straightforward when you get the car.
Extra Circuits
New circuits for kitchens, air conditioning, induction cooktops, heat pumps, home offices and workshops, without overloading what you have.
Single to Three-Phase Upgrades
Upgrading your supply and board to three-phase for big homes, workshops, fast EV charging and heavy machinery.
Energy Monitoring
Smart energy monitors fitted at the board that show what's using power in real time on your phone.
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Good to Know
Signs your switchboard needs upgrading
Ceramic fuses with wire in them; no safety switches (look for a 'Test' button); breakers that trip often; scorch marks, buzzing or a burning smell; a black, brittle or asbestos backing board; or you're planning an EV charger, new appliances or a renovation.
What's involved
We inspect the board and your circuits, quote the job upfront and book a time that suits you. Power is off for part of the day while we change over. You end up with a modern, labelled board and a Certificate of Electrical Safety.
FAQs
Common Questions
How much does a switchboard upgrade cost?
It depends on the number of circuits, whether the board has asbestos backing and whether the enclosure or meter panel needs replacing. We give a fixed quote after looking at it, so send us a photo to get started.
How long does a switchboard upgrade take?
Most homes are done in a day, with the power off for a few hours of that.
Is a switchboard with ceramic fuses dangerous?
Rewireable fuses offer no protection against electric shock, and they're easy to overload by fitting the wrong fuse wire. Adding safety switches is strongly recommended.
Why does my safety switch keep tripping?
Something on that circuit is leaking current to earth. Common causes are a faulty appliance, water in an outdoor light or power point, or damaged cabling. If it trips with everything unplugged, call us.
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