Is your switchboard old, unreliable or non-compliant with current safety standards? At Selectrical, we provide expert switchboard upgrades in Sydney to keep your home or business safe, efficient, and fully compliant.
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Old fuse boxes and outdated wiring can cause power outages, fire risks, and costly damage. Our team of licensed Sydney electricians can upgrade your switchboard quickly, affordably, and with minimal disruption.
If your property still uses ceramic fuses or has a switchboard over 20 years old, it may not meet today’s safety standards. Here’s why upgrading is essential:
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You may need a switchboard upgrade if you:
✅ Prevent fires and electrical faults
✅ Comply with Australian safety regulations
✅ Improve energy efficiency
✅ Protect your appliances and devices
✅ Add capacity for EV chargers, A/C, and solar
Signs You Need a Switchboard Upgrade
Flickering lights or frequent blackouts
These usually indicate unstable voltage, overloaded circuits, or ageing connections inside the switchboard. Left unaddressed, this can lead to appliance damage and increased fire risk.
Circuit breakers that trip regularly
Frequent tripping means your current switchboard cannot safely handle your electrical load. This often happens when modern appliances are added to an outdated system.
Buzzing or burning smells near the fuse box
This is a serious warning sign of overheating, loose wiring, or internal arcing. Immediate inspection is critical to reduce the risk of fire.
Use of ceramic fuses or asbestos panels
Older fuse-based switchboards and asbestos backing boards are no longer considered safe or compliant with modern Australian electrical standards.
Adding new high-demand appliances
Installing EV chargers, ducted air conditioning, solar inverters, or large ovens often requires a higher-capacity switchboard to operate safely and efficiently.
Our Switchboard Upgrade Services
We offer a complete range of upgrade and repair solutions across Sydney:
- Full switchboard replacements
- Circuit breaker & safety switch upgrades (RCDs)
- Surge protection installation
- 3-phase power upgrades
- Emergency switchboard repairs
- Fuse-to-circuit breaker conversions
- Load balancing and capacity upgrades
Compliance You Can Trust
Every upgrade includes:
A safety check and compliance inspection
Work carried out by Level 2 ASP licensed electricians
Australian-standard components
Certification for insurance and legal compliance
Why Do Sydney Home Owners Choose Selectrical?
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Why NSW Law Requires a Certified Level 2 Electrician
Get In Touch TodayIn New South Wales, certain electrical tasks can only be carried out by a licensed Level 2 ASP electrician. This is to ensure safety when working on the electricity network and to protect property owners from electrical hazards.
By law, work such as upgrading consumer mains, connecting a new build to the grid, or installing a private pole must be done by an authorised Level 2 electrician. Selectrical Services is fully accredited, which means you get peace of mind knowing the job is done right and in compliance with all regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Let Selectrical deliver safe and compliant switchboard upgrade services you can trust.
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