Switchboard Upgrade Brisbane
Martel Electrical provides switchboard installation, relocation and upgrade services throughout Brisbane.
Our Switchboard Upgrade Services
Switchboard Installation
We offer new switchboard installation, or we can replace and upgrade your existing switchboard and wiring.
Circuit Breaker Replacement
Martel Electrical can replace old, faulty or underrated circuit breakers to keep your family safe from harm.
Fuse Board Wiring
If your property still uses a fuse board, we can provide a switchboard upgrade or fuse board wiring services.
Circuit Breaker Upgrades
Installing a power hungry appliance? We can upgrade your circuit breakers and deliver the energy you need.
Circuit Breaker Wiring
Our team can upgrade and replace circuit breaker wiring to ensure compliance with modern electrical standards.
Mains Power Upgrades
The Martel team can upgrade your mains power to suit EV chargers, welders and other demanding appliances.
Switchboard Upgrades and Relocations
If you live in Brisbane and your home was built before 1992, there is a high chance your fuse board still has porcelain fuses in service.
This can pose a serious fire risk due to overloading and overcrowding of the meter board. The best way to reduce the risk is with switchboard upgrades from Martel Electrical.
Martel Electrical is a qualified and experienced team of electricians in North Brisbane. We are equipped to install, upgrade and relocate switchboards across Brisbane. As part of our service, we’ll design a switchboard that’s safe and powerful enough for all your home appliances.
Upgrading your switchboard ensures your home has the latest circuit breakers and safety switches. These features work together to protect your home and family from potentially deadly electrical faults.
We offer free quotes on switchboard upgrades or property maintenance. Talk to us if your home was built before 1992 or if you’re ready to upgrade to the latest technology.
Signs Your Switchboard Needs to be Upgraded
Switchboard technologies are always changing to improve safety and the way power is delivered to our homes.
Old and faulty switchboards are a safety hazard and a common cause of electrical faults, fires and shocks. If you notice any of the following problems, it’s time to upgrade your switchboard:
You may also need to upgrade your switchboard if you want to install power-hungry devices. Modern appliances like EV chargers and large air conditioners need lots of electricity.
Upgrading your switchboard will allow you to install these appliances without worrying about electrical safety.
Why Choose Us?
Quality Workmanship
Our electrical services are supported by quality products and a 5 Year Warranty.
Family Owned Business
Martel Electrical is family owned and focuses on providing friendly, honest services.
Flexible Pricing
We offer flexible and fixed pricing to help plan for your ongoing electrical needs.
On-Time Service
We arrive at appointments on time so you’re never left standing around waiting.
24/7 Emergency Service
The Martel team is on-call 24/7, so we’re always nearby when you need help.
10+ Years' Experience
Our services are backed by Master Electricians with more than 10 years’ experience.
The Dangers of Using an Outdated Switchboard
About 40% of house fires are caused by electrical faults. Many of these problems originate from outdated switchboards and fuse boards.
Old style switchboards and fuse boards pose a serious electrical hazard. These power distribution boards lack modern safety switches and circuit breakers. This increases the risk of fires and electrocution.
The best way to keep your family safe is to upgrade to a modern switchboard that’s compliant with AS/NZS 61439.
Modern switchboards feature safety switches and circuit breakers that protect your family and electrical wiring, preventing fires and shocks.
Switchboard FAQs
You should upgrade your switchboard if:
- Your home uses a porcelain fuse board
- Circuit breakers regularly trip
- Circuit breakers trip when you turn on too many appliances at once
- Your lights flicker or the power supply is inconsistent
- There are no safety switches installed in the switchboard
Most of these issues can be addressed by upgrading the existing switchboard. A professional electrician can install and upgrade circuit breakers, safety switches and the associated wiring to provide the power you need.
Upgrading a switchboard only takes 1-2 hours if we’re changing circuit breakers and wiring. It typically takes 3-5 hours to replace or relocate your switchboard. The process may take longer if you need major wiring upgrades or relocation as part of the project.
It costs about $800 for an average switchboard replacement in Brisbane. You can expect to pay substantially more if you need to upgrade and relocate the switchboard, wiring, circuit breakers and safety switches as well.
Talk to the team at Martel Electrical for a quote on upgrading the switchboard in your home.
Safety switches are tripped by an interruption in the flow of electricity that could be harmful. They sometimes trip due to other faults. You can reset them by:
- Unplugging all appliances on the power circuit that tripped
- Flipping the safety switch back to its ON position
- If the switch stays on, you can plug all your appliances back in
- If the switch trips again, contact an electrician to investigate the issue
Safety switches are located in your switchboard. While they look similar to circuit breakers, each safety switch includes a coloured test button that is labelled “Test” or “T”.
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