Maybe you’ve had an electrician suggest that you need a new switchboard or you have been noticing some problems with your existing switchboard and think it might be time for a new one?
Switchboards aren’t designed to last forever, so having to upgrade a switchboard from time to time should be expected. But how expensive will it be?
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If you have an older home, such as a Queenslander or even a post-war home, then it’s more likely that your switchboard may need renewing. A correctly functioning switchboard is integral to support the multiple appliances that we all use in our homes. And these days, the list of appliance demands (eg computers, air-conditioning, etc) continues to grow. When your house was first built, many of our modern appliances hadn’t even been invented! Today its normal to be running a washing machine, dishwasher, air-conditioned, TV and computers all at the same time – and that requires a LOT of electricity.
Switchboards any older than 20 years are unlikely to be able to cope with these high demands. You may be at risk of a connector in the wiring or fuse burning out. This could result in a dangerous electrical fire.
In addition, older switchboards may not be appropriately fitted with the required 2 RCDs, which is another important reason to ensure that your switchboard is compliant. These RCDs help to offer a critical layer of protection for your family by protecting against electric shocks and electrical fires. These devices are designed to protect by cutting the power source instantly, protecting anyone that touches a live wire.
Fuses and plug-in circuit breakers are responsible for a large proportion of electrical fires. Many older switchboards also contain asbestos – a proven carcinogenic and can pose a health risk.
So protect your family and make sure you call River City electrical to give you piece of mind on the state of your switchboard.
How much?
They are not as expensive as you might think, particularly when you consider how crucial an effective switchboard is to protect your family. A standard-sized Brisbane home tends to require around a dozen poles as well as a new main switch to be installed. While it will obviously depend on whether you require any additional specifications depending on your own personal usage patters, a typically switchboard upgrade usually costs only around $1500. But it all depends on the size and requirements of your home, so its best to call us to arrange for an exact quote. At River City Electrical, we can inspect your home and the requirements of your switchboard upgrade to give you an exact price.