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Switchboards

Switchboards 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 switchboards

Symptoms and situations worth having checked

No room for a circuit?

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

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.

What the work can include

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

How the service is handled

A clear path from assessment to completion

  1. Check completion

    Connections, labels and protection are reviewed.

  2. Record condition

    Damage and arrangement are reviewed.

  3. Measure and isolate

    The affected load is narrowed down.

  4. Select correction

    Work follows the evidence.

More about Switchboards

Existing service information and useful links

Switchboards

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Switchboards FAQs

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.

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.

Need help with switchboards?

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