What Is a Switchboard Upgrade?
A switchboard upgrade is an upgraded version of any current switchboard. If a home or business owner wants to make changes or alterations to their electrical system, electrical contractors are required to bring the whole installation up to current codes and standards.
These upgrades happen to enable modern electrical switchgear such as an RCD (residual current device) safety switch in the upgraded switchboard, to provide homeowners with maximum safety for their families. This is your electrocution protection for your electrical system.
For example, in case of potentially dangerous hazards like an electrical fire or electrical shock that occur when the current switchboard still uses ceramic fuses and from power overloads due to higher-powered appliances.
Unfortunately, this is not a 60 minute, home-improvement DIY task that you can do yourself.
A qualified, licensed electrician should be the only person that you let complete work on your switchboards. Fortunately, we know just the right electrical maintenance guys for the job and you can contact them
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO REPLACE OR UPGRADE A SWITCHBOARD?
The cost of a switchboard upgrade can vary depending on several factors, including the size and capacity of the new switchboard, the complexity of the installation, and whether any additional work after upgrading switchboards, like rewiring, is needed.
On average, you can expect to pay between $900 and $1500 for a switchboard replacement or upgrade in Australia. This includes the cost of the switchboard itself, which can range from $300 for a 160-amp switchboard to up to $2000 for a 250-amp switchboard, and the cost of labour.
If your home needs rewiring or if you’re upgrading to a 3-phase power system, the cost of a switchboard upgrade can be higher. For example, a 3-phase power switchboard, which is often required for commercial and industrial properties or larger residential properties with high electricity requirements, can cost up to $3000 or more.
Aside from meeting regulatory requirements, switchboard upgrades offer several significant benefits for both homes and businesses:
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