”It is critical that your home is safe from electrical hazards and it all starts at your switchboard“
Justflow Electrical
”It is critical that your home is safe from electrical hazards and it all starts at your switchboard“
Justflow Electrical
If you answered yes to any of the above questions your switchboard needs attention. Most switchboards will work correctly if setup and wired by a licensed professional.
Some electricians haven’t followed Australian Guidelines in the past. (AS 61439 Switchboard Wiring Standards).
It is important to note:
Typical switchboard installations require adequate distribution of power across all areas of a property. Household cooktops and ovens require a separate circuit, and the same applies to lighting and power outlets
Power loads will vary from site to site. There must be adequate distribution without overloading a circuit
Circuits that become overloaded can cause damage to appliances, becomes a safety hazard and in many cases cause a fire.
Sound knowledge and implementation of Australian Standards are imperative to keep occupants of a home or business safe.
Owners and property managers should consider 2 options regarding their property’s switchboard. Below we’ll outline what each involves and what best suits your needs
Repairs help rectify issues related to incorrect wiring and overloaded circuits.
Sometimes repairs are very simple. It could just be a simple fuse
Other times we may need to investigate. Investigating cabling can help locate the source of the issue
All old ceramic fuses and asbestos switchboards should be replaced
Old switchboards can contain asbestos. These must be changed
You might be thinking it may be time upgrade my switchboard and you may be right. Your switchboard is the core of your home’s entire electrical distribution. Problems at the switchboard can be costly to appliances and potentially fatal if not rectified.
Swapping out your main board could help in a number of ways.
New switchboards draw less energy from the grid. Resulting in a reduction in energy bills which can be a great saving over time.
Previous homes used copper wiring can become a hazard.
If exposed or come into contact with internal and external leaks throughout the house or property. Copper was the wiring of choice for many years throughout Sydney homes.
We now use much better wiring throughout the home and back to the mains and switchboard
Simply contact your local electrician ensuring they meet all the trade requirements. Something which we’ve outlined in our previous post about electrician hire in Sydney
The electrician will come out and assess the job
The electrician will provide a quote
Your quotation should be consistent with the requirements of the switchboard upgrade
A Licensed Level 2 Electrician must disconnect and reconnect services relating to mains power
It is best to allow for one working day for the switchboard to be upgraded or repaired. It can be a lot faster if the electrician has prepared the board ready for installation off site
Ceramic Fuses used to be the industry standard for use across switchboards in Sydney many years ago. Since these rules and standards have been changed the technology is outdated and your switchboard now uses RCD (residual current device)
Older switchboards are being phased out by the NSW Government
In 2021 to add a power point or power outlet outlet to your home you must have an upgraded switchboard for the safety of occupants in the premises. A switchboard upgrade is vital for adding RCD’s to both homes and offices
Many customers may opt to upgrade the appliances in their homes or may need to add a power point internally or externally for reasons such as adding outlets for charging smart devices like iPhones and Android smart phones. Or if they have purchased a new BBQ for the backyard which needs IP 65 rated power points installed to various locations. There are a multitude of reasons why you may need new power points installed and before this is done making sure your switchboard is up to Australian building standards is critical
There are a multitude of reasons why you may need new power points installed and before this is done making sure your switchboard is up to Australian building standards is critical
Here are just some examples of items that draw large amounts of power from the switchboard at your property
Ensuring your switchboard is up to the job is imperitive. Not only will it save your appliances, items and devices but also provide safety from fire and potentially fatal consequences
Ovens are a culprit for consuming alot of power. For this reason they require their own circuit when being connected to the switchboard
Hot Water systems are a huge draw for power. Through the use of gas and solar however there can be additional savings made from the draw of power from your main switchboard
Kitchen Cooktops are another source of energy consumtion from the mains switchboard at the house. They too require their own individual circuit
We are moving rapidly to rely more on lithium and battery power. This includes Home Batteries, vehicles and household devices such as ipads, laptops and phones
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