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Distribution Boards

Distribution Boards starts with board condition, capacity and circuit protection. The existing installation and actual requirement are assessed before repair, alteration or replacement is proposed.

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When you may need distribution boards

Symptoms and situations worth having checked

Breaker trips normally?

An overload, downstream fault or device issue may be involved.

Board is hot or buzzing?

Avoid touching it and isolate only if safe.

No room for a circuit?

A sub-board or redesign may be possible after capacity checks.

What the work can include

  • Identify circuits
  • Assess protection ratings
  • Review load and capacity
  • Plan repair or replacement
  • Inspect enclosure and terminations

How the service is handled

A clear path from assessment to completion

  1. Select correction

    Work follows the evidence.

  2. Check completion

    Connections, labels and protection are reviewed.

  3. Record condition

    Damage and arrangement are reviewed.

  4. Measure and isolate

    The affected load is narrowed down.

More about Distribution Boards

Existing service information and useful links

Distribution Boards

Richie Rich Electrician Services is a Cape Town based electrician that provides distribution boards and related services to homes & companies in the Western Cape region. Our electricians provides professional feedback on faults and / or guidance and install of distribution boards electrical wiring installations.

All of our work on distribution boards is handled by certified electricians who understand distribution boards services and can supply you with a competitive quote.

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Distribution Boards FAQs

When is assessment urgent?

Heat, burning, arcing, buzzing or exposed parts.

Does every trip mean a bad breaker?

No. It may be responding correctly to a fault.

Can a circuit be added?

Possibly, if board and supply capacity allow it.

Breaker versus earth leakage?

They respond to different overcurrent and leakage conditions.

Need help with distribution boards?

Tell Richie Rich Electrical what is happening and where you are in Cape Town.

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