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Switchboard Upgrades
Are you considering Switchboard Upgrades?
Many older homes and businesses in Melbourne are still connected to the mains power supply by an old-fashioned fuse box with porcelain fuses. These types of fuse boxes – also called Federal Boards – are way out of date and do not meet current building codes, in particular Australian Standards (AS3000). Not only have all the components become brittle, with loose cable connections and ‘hot spots’, but they also present a very real risk of fire and a vastly higher danger of electrocution than modern switchboards.
Why Switchboard Upgrades are necessary
The installation of a new switchboard – complete with the appropriate circuit breakers and safety protection switches – to replace your old fuse box will reduce the chances of a fire on your premises or the possibility of electrocution due to a short circuit. Get a switchboard upgrade and the safety switch will trip almost instantaneously when there is a short, cutting the power supply and possibly saving lives.
In a new switchboard, there are no fuse wires so there is no risk that you might use the wrong type of wire or injure yourself while attempting to change a fuse in the dark. If ever a short does occur, relax. There’s no need to call our emergency electrician – resetting is as simple as a flip of the switch.
All too often old fuses are mended with wire that is incorrectly rated for the fuse in question allowing power to flow through unrestricted in the case of a failure. In this situation, a fire or electrical shock is almost inevitable. Don’t take the risk with fiddly, unreliable and dangerous fuse boxes.
Switchboard Upgrade Cost – A small price to pay for peace of mind
The switchboard upgrade cost is negligible when you consider the lives of your family, friends and pets, and the protection it provides for your expensive appliances. If you have a dangerous old fuse box, call Hit The Switch – the Melbourne switchboard installation specialists – today on 1300 205 205 for a quote and enjoy the ultimate peace of mind.
Steven from Hit the Switch was fantastic. Such a positive and delightful person to deal with. Came and assessed our query with bathroom fans, contacted the motor suppliers and came back with information on how to solve the problem. The solution didn’t involve any electrical works, honest and amazing tradie to deal with.
4 years ago
Ryan Ebert
Steven from Hit the Switch was fantastic. Such a positive and delightful person to deal with. Came and assessed our query with bathroom fans, contacted the motor suppliers and came back with information on how to solve the problem. The solution didn’t involve any electrical works, honest and amazing tradie to deal with.
4 years ago
Ryan Ebert
Steven at Hit The Switch was communicative, friendly, turned up when he said he would, and did a great job. Ticks all my boxes. Would recommend and would definitely use Hit The Switch again.
5 years ago
Matthew Beasley
Third time I have used this business. Terrific service and quality. They always go above and beyond to help out. Honest, trustworthy and reliable. I won’t use any-one else. As a bonus they are also very funny – having tradespeople in the house can be difficult but these guys make the experience a pleasure. Thanks Steve and Steve!
5 years ago
Mandy Gale
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