Switchboard Upgrade Karratha

Safe & Reliable Electrical Switchboard Services

Numerous older properties across Karratha and the Pilbara still operate with original, obsolete electrical switchboards featuring ceramic fuses. These electrical systems fail to comply with current Australian Standards (AS3000) and pose significant safety risks. Ceramic fuses serve as protective devices, but deteriorated or inappropriate fuses can result in electrical malfunctions and house fires. We focus on electrical safety excellence, guaranteeing your switchboard upgrade complies with Australian safety regulations.

Our qualified and skilled team recognises the electrical requirements of both heritage and contemporary Pilbara properties. You deserve excellent value for your investment, so we’ll consistently identify the most economical approach for your situation. We’ll always suggest an switchboard enhancement before considering complete replacement.

Understanding how a switchboard controls your property’s electrical distribution can emphasise the significance of prompt upgrades for optimal safety and performance.

Signs You Need a Switchboard Upgrade

Your switchboard sits in a vulnerable position: Following renovations or extensions, your switchboard often requires repositioning for safety compliance.

Your property is older: An aged switchboard has likely been altered multiple times with additional fuses and circuits installed. Fuses may have been changed over time with wiring that’s now inappropriately rated and hazardous.

Your circuit breaker keeps activating: Each time you operate appliances like heaters or electric kettles. This indicates excessive appliances are connected to a single circuit, causing overload.

It appears disorganised and unsafe: Modifications and extensions completed over decades by various people have left your switchboard cluttered and dangerous.

Ready to Upgrade Your Electrical Safety? Book Your Switchboard Upgrade Today!

Call us today to discuss our professional switchboard upgrade services. Leave your electrical safety in the hands of licensed Pilbara experts. Contact us today for reliable switchboard solutions you can trust.

Your Electrical Switchboard Upgrade Options

Contact a licensed Karratha electrician to arrange a safety assessment
It may be feasible to install several extra circuits which will distribute the electrical load more effectively
The switchboard can be moved to a more secure position
In certain circumstances, it’s preferable to replace the complete switchboard rather than upgrade components

What does electrical switchboard replacement cost?

Switchboard replacement involves more than simply removing old equipment and installing new components. By law, when replacing your switchboard, licensed electricians must ensure your electrical installation complies with Australian standards (AS3000). Additional modifications are sometimes necessary to achieve compliance. Because of this, costs for replacing existing electrical switchboards can differ significantly. As a rough estimate:

Replacing a basic switchboard and fuse panel might cost approximately $800
When additional wiring, circuits and connections are required, costs could reach $3000

The only reliable method to determine requirements is to have an electrician inspect your system and provide an accurate quote. TJ Power Electrical is your trusted local electrical contractor proudly serving Karratha and the Pilbara region. We’re always available to answer your call and provide expert advice.