Is your home’s electrical system struggling to keep up? Many older properties in Tamworth still rely on outdated switchboards that can’t handle modern power demands. At Tamworth Electrician, our switchboard upgrade service has helped hundreds of homeowners with their switchboard upgrade tamworth for safety, efficiency, and peace of mind.
What Is a Switchboard?
Your switchboard is the “control center” of your home’s electrical system. It:
- Distributes power to circuits
- Protects against overloads (via circuit breakers/fuses)
- Ensures safety with RCDs (Residual Current Devices)
Old switchboards (common in pre-2000 homes) often lack these modern safety features.
5 Signs You Need a Switchboard Upgrade Tamworth
1. Frequent Circuit Breaker Trips
- If your power constantly cuts out when using multiple appliances, your switchboard may be overloaded.
- Modern homes need more circuits for:
- Air conditioners
- EV chargers
- Home offices
2. Flickering or Dimming Lights
- Lights that dip when appliances turn on suggest inadequate power distribution.
- Common in homes with:
- Old ceramic fuses (not breakers)
- Insufficient wiring
3. Burning Smell or Scorch Marks
- Discolored switches or a plastic odor indicate dangerous overheating.
- This is an emergency – call an electrician immediately!
4. Still Using a Fuse Box
- Homes built before the 1990s often have fuses instead of breakers.
- Fuses are outdated and unsafe – they don’t trip fast enough to prevent fires.
5. Renovating or Adding High-Power Appliances
- Upgrading your kitchen? Installing solar panels or an EV charger?
- NSW law requires switchboard upgrades for major electrical changes.
What Does a Switchboard Upgrade Involve?
Our licensed electricians:
- Inspect your current system
- Upgrade the board itself – commonly old boards are on asbestos
- Replace old fuses with modern circuit breakers
- Install RCDs (safety switches)
- Add extra circuits if needed
- Upgrade wiring
- Test & certify the upgrade
Timeframe: Most upgrades take 3-6 hours.
Why Delay Is Dangerous
Old switchboards increase risks of:
- Electrical fires (40% of NSW house fires are electrical)
- Power surges (can damage appliances)
- Electrocution (no RCD protection)
A recent home we inspected: A Tamworth family avoided a house fire when our upgrade detected faulty wiring behind their 1970s fuse box.
Need a Switchboard Upgrade?
Don’t wait for a crisis! Tamworth Electrician provides:
- Free Assessment
- Obligation Free Quotes
- Full switcuhboard upgrade
- We can facilitate 3 Phase Instalaltion if Available
- Professional Switchboard Upgrade Using High Quality Materials
- Safe Asbestos Removal Where Necessary
Call Now: 1800 00 2340 | Book Online: www.tamworthelectrician.com/contact
FAQ
Q: How often should a switchboard be replaced?
A: Every 20-30 years, or when adding high-power devices.
Q: Will upgrading reduce my power bills?
A: Yes! Modern switchboards prevent energy waste from faulty wiring.
Q: Is it illegal to have an old fuse box?
A: Not illegal, but non-compliant for renovations/insurance claims.
Q: Can I upgrade myself?
A: No. NSW law requires a licensed electrician.
Ready to Upgrade?
Protect your home—contact Tamworth’s trusted electricians today!
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