Get a Switchboard Upgrade in Batemans Bay

What does a switchboard do?

The power that comes from the street travels into your switchboard. Your switchboard has the important job of directing the electrical current through all the circuits of your home or business premises. For your home or business to be electrically sound, your switchboard always needs to be in good condition. If it’s not, your RCD (residual current device) may not work properly.

What is an RCD?

An RCD is a device that, put simply, switches off the power if a fault is detected. An RCD is a sensitive circuit breaker that allows your home to be protected. RCDs save lives and they stop damage to appliances. They stop electrical fires and tragic accidents from occurring. An RCD will help reduce the risk of electrocution. They save you thousands of dollars and at the same time keep you, your family, your employees and your property safe.

If someone sticks a knife into a toaster (yes people really do this, often without even thinking about it) and an RCD is installed, the power will stop in 0.3 of a second. This is often fast enough to prevent cardiac arrest from electric shock. If a kitchen appliance has any kind of failure, an RCD circuit breaker can detect it and shut the power down before something potentially fatal occurs.

Beyond being good common sense, it’s important to realise that every few years, electrical standards and wiring rules change. It’s a legal requirement to keep your switchboard updated so that your RCD protection is enabled.

A modern switchboard gives you the peace of mind of knowing that your family is enjoying maximum safety at home and that your employees are safe at work. An RCD will help reduce the risk of electrocution. They save you thousands of dollars and at the same time keep you, your family, your employees and your property safe.

To arrange a switchboard upgrade throughout Batemans Bay, Bawley Point, Moruya, Braidwood, Narooma, Ulladulla, Nowra, Jervis Bay or Sussex Inlet, get in touch with BayCoast Electrical & Control Solutions on 0415 754 270.

Short Circuits

Old switchboards are more prone to short circuit which means there’s a higher risk of fuses catching on fire and a higher risk of electric shocks. If you have a switchboard that still makes use of replaceable wires on the fuses, it’s a safety hazard and you must replace it immediately.

An RCD will help reduce the risk of electrocution. They save you thousands of dollars and at the same time keep you, your family, your employees and your property safe.

Insufficient Power Supply

Modern homes and homeowners use more appliances today than they ever did in the past. We’ve grown used to air conditioning, computers, microwave ovens, home theatres, TVs, fitness equipment, various kitchen appliances, stereos and more. Your switchboard needs to be able to handle the amount of electricity needed to keep all these appliances working. If you’re experiencing power trips or flickering lights, you definitely need to have your switchboard checked.

An RCD will help reduce the risk of electrocution. They save you thousands of dollars and at the same time keep you, your family, your employees and your property safe.

Overcrowding

If your switchboard is crowded with wires weaving in and out in every direction, the best thing you can do is upgrade it. Do not take chances with your safety, the safety of your loved ones or your employees.

Electrical equipment such as pool pumps or air conditioners should have dedicated circuits, so you need to upgrade your switchboard if you’ve installed or plan on installing them.

Old switchboards don’t have a safety switch, which is a switch that allows you to cut down or restore power when you need to. This is another important reason to upgrade your switchboard; it’s crucial to have a safety switch.

If you want to determine whether or not a switchboard upgrade is necessary, ask yourself these questions:

• Do your home’s fuses blow often?
• How about circuit breakers tripping whenever you use too many appliances at once?
• Do you have flickering lights for no reason?
• Does your switchboard panel buzz or make strange noises?
• Do you have old school ceramic fuses?

To arrange a service with our residential electricians, reach out today. We also provide 24/7 support should you be experiencing an electrical emergency.