Switchboard Upgrades
Replace your old fuse board with a modern, safe switchboard. Essential for older Western Sydney homes and required before adding high-draw appliances like EV chargers or air conditioning.
Why Upgrade Your Switchboard?
Many homes in Western Sydney — particularly properties built before the 1990s — still have older switchboards with ceramic fuses rather than modern circuit breakers and safety switches (RCDs). Older switchboards carry real risks: they can't protect against electrical fires and electrocution the way modern equipment does, and they often can't support the electrical demands of contemporary households.
Signs you need a switchboard upgrade
- Your switchboard still uses ceramic or rewireable fuses
- No RCDs (safety switches / residual current devices)
- Circuit breakers trip frequently
- You're planning to install an EV charger, solar system, or air conditioning
- Adding a new circuit for a renovation or extension
- Burning smell near the switchboard
- Your insurance company has flagged the old switchboard
- Purchasing an older property — a switchboard inspection is recommended
What's included in a switchboard upgrade
KCR Electrical provides complete switchboard replacement — from assessment to final test and tag. A standard upgrade includes:
- Removal of old fuse board and wiring
- Supply and install of new DIN-rail switchboard
- Installation of RCDs (safety switches) on all circuits
- Modern circuit breakers for each circuit
- Labelling of all circuits
- Testing and certification
Upfront pricing — no surprises
KCR Electrical provides a fixed-price quote before any work begins. The price you're quoted is the price you pay. Call or fill out the form for a free assessment.
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