Why are switchboard upgrades necessary for your household? · Old homes mostly have aged wiring systems and now-obsolete switchboards which don’t function poorly.
Your family’s safety should always be your top priority, and upgrading your switchboard is one of the best ways to safeguard them from electrical hazards. Here are just a few of the many reasons to upgrade your home’s switchboard:
Reduce Fire Risks
With more appliances in the home, extra heaters and an assortment of fast charging devices older switchboards are often not equipped to handle the increased electrical load of modern homes, which can put your family at risk of electrical fires. Modern switchboards and there components are designed to safeguard your family and home for todays technological environment and for many years to come.
Personal Safety (RCD Protection)
Older switchboards will typically have no life protection devices installed. We refer to these life saving devices as an RCD.
The Residual Current Device, or RCD, is one of the most important electrical safety devices in both the home and commercial environments.
In short, an RCD protects against injury and death caused by electric shock by detecting an imbalance between the outgoing and incoming total current of a given number of circuits. It works on the very simple principle that if there is a difference in the electricity coming in against that which is going out, then it must have gone somewhere.
Upgrading a switchboard and installing RCD protections is the best way to safeguard your family.
Add value to your home
If you’re thinking of selling your home, upgrading your switchboard is a great way to add value. Potential buyers will be impressed by a home with a modern, up-to-date switchboard and may be willing to pay more for the property.
Peace of mind
Upgrading your switchboard can give you peace of mind. Knowing that your home is safe from electrical hazards and that your family is protected will help you sleep better at night.
Benefits of upgrading your electrical switchboard;
- Reduce protective devices from being overworked
- Installation of life protection devices (RCD)
- Identify all circuits and ensure they are correctly balanced
- Prevent nuisance tripping of fuses
Have security and peace of mind with a switchboard upgrade. Protect your home and family with a safe and reliable switchboard. Call our team for a free no obligation quote.