Switchboard
Upgrades Perth.
Upgrade an old or outdated electrical switchboard with modern circuit protection. Bailey Electrical & Security Services provides switchboard upgrades, RCD and RCBO installations, fault rectification and electrical testing throughout Perth.
Is your switchboard overdue for an upgrade?
Your switchboard is the central point of your property's electrical installation. It distributes electricity throughout the property and houses the protective devices designed to isolate electrical faults.
Older Perth homes may still contain outdated fuse carriers, ageing circuit breakers or electrical circuits without the level of protection expected from a modern switchboard.
A switchboard upgrade may involve replacing older components, installing modern RCD or RCBO protection, reorganising circuits, correcting identified defects and ensuring the completed installation is appropriately tested.
Bailey Electrical & Security Services completes switchboard upgrades for homeowners, landlords, property managers, commercial sites and businesses across Perth.
When should you consider upgrading your switchboard?
Ceramic fuses
Older fuse carriers are commonly found in ageing electrical installations and may indicate that the switchboard has not been modernised for many years.
Limited RCD protection
Older switchboards may not provide modern RCD or RCBO protection across the circuits where it is now expected.
Frequent circuit tripping
Repeated electrical tripping can indicate a fault, overloaded circuit or another issue requiring professional investigation.
Ageing or damaged components
Heat damage, corrosion, deterioration or poorly maintained switchboard equipment should be assessed by a licensed electrician.
Renovations or added electrical load
New appliances, air conditioning, renovations, sheds and other electrical additions can increase demand on an existing installation.
Installing an EV charger
A switchboard and supply assessment is an important part of planning many home EV charger installations.
More than simply replacing a fuse box.
The exact scope of a switchboard upgrade depends on the existing electrical installation and what is identified during inspection.
Our electricians assess the existing board, protective devices, circuits and visible installation before determining the appropriate upgrade requirements.
Where additional electrical defects are identified, these can be discussed with you before rectification works proceed.
A typical switchboard upgrade may include:
What happens during a switchboard upgrade?
Assess
We review the existing switchboard, circuit protection and installation requirements.
Upgrade
Outdated components are replaced and suitable modern protective devices are installed.
Rectify
Relevant defects identified during the work can be rectified as part of the agreed scope.
Test
Completed electrical work is tested before the installation is returned to service.
Common questions.
How do I know if my switchboard needs upgrading?
What is the difference between an RCD and an RCBO?
Do ceramic fuses mean my switchboard must be replaced?
Will the power need to be turned off during the upgrade?
Should I upgrade my switchboard before installing an EV charger?
Do you upgrade commercial switchboards as well as residential ones?
Ready to modernise your switchboard?
Contact Bailey Electrical & Security Services to arrange an assessment or quote for your Perth property.