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Your switchboard works hard. Make sure it's keeping up
Most Sydney homes are still running on switchboards that weren't built for modern electrical loads. We'll assess it, upgrade it, and future-proof it properly.
✓ 18+ years experience
✓ Lifetime workmanship guarantee
✓ Fixed price quotes
✓ Certificate of compliance on every job
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What is a switchboard, and why does it matter?
Your switchboard is the nerve centre of your home's electrics. It distributes power to every circuit, and houses the safety switches and breakers that protect your home from faults and fire.
Older boards use ceramic fuses. They don't trip like modern breakers, they fail silently, and they weren't built for what today's homes ask of them: EV chargers, reverse-cycle air con, induction cooktops, home offices.
This isn't just inconvenient. It's a compliance and safety issue, and in many cases, insurance won't pay out for a fire traced back to an old fuse board.
7 signs your switchboard is ready to be renewed
You don't need to be an electrician to spot these. If any of these sound familiar, it's worth having us take a look.
01
You still have ceramic fuses
Round, screw-in fuses instead of plastic breakers means your board is at least 30-40 years old. Ceramic fuses don't trip, they burn through, offering almost no protection when something goes wrong.
02
Breakers trip regularly
Occasional trips are normal. Frequent trips under normal loads usually means your board is undersized, or a breaker is failing.
03
No safety switches (RCDs)
Safety switches cut power in milliseconds if they detect a fault to earth. Australian standards require them on all power and lighting circuits. If yours doesn't have them, you're not protected.
04
Lights flicker or dim
Can point to a loose connection, an overloaded circuit, or a failing neutral in the board itself. None of these should be ignored.
05
A burning smell near the board
Any burning smell, discolouration or scorch marks near your switchboard is a red flag. Switch off and call us. Don't wait on this one.
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06
You're adding high-draw appliances
Adding an EV charger, induction cooktop, or ducted air con? Your existing board may not have the headroom. Worth checking before you install anything new.
What a switchboard upgrade involves
Every upgrade starts with an honest conversation — no upselling, no scare tactics. Here's what we typically do.
Full assessment of your existing board, circuits and load
Removal of old fuse boards, safely isolated during changeover
New consumer mains board, correctly rated for your home
Safety switch (RCD) protection on all circuits, not just the minimum required
Single and 3-phase upgrades for homes, offices, workshops and strata
Capacity upgrades if you're adding an EV charger, solar, or major appliance
Labelling and a Certificate of Compliance for your records
Full clean-up, every time. That's our guarantee.
Why Homeowners and Businesses Trust Arconex
Deliberately Different.
✓ 18+ years experience
✓ Lifetime workmanship guarantee, backed by our "It Stays Fixed" promise
✓ Honest advice, no sales pitch
✓ Spotless work, every time, guaranteed
✓ 24/7 emergency response when you need it
Deliberately Different
We solve difficult electrical problems others can’t!
Experts, no sales pitch, just straight talk
Honest advice you can trust
Lifetime Workmanship Guarantee
Backed by our 100% “It Stays Fixed” Guarantee
Spotless Work
Our Clean-Up Guarantee means we leave no mess behind
On-Time Response:
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Not sure if yours needs upgrading? We'll take a look
Not sure if your switchboard needs upgrading?
We'll come and take a look — no obligation, no hard sell. Just honest advice from someone who knows what they're talking about.
Or call us directly: 1300 830 260 · Available 24/7 for emergencies
FAQs
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Most residential upgrades are completed in a single day. Larger or more complex boards — three-phase, high circuit counts, or older homes requiring re-wiring — may take two days. We'll give you a clear timeframe before we start.
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Yes, your power will need to be isolated during the switchboard replacement — typically for a few hours. We coordinate with Ausgrid or Endeavour Energy for the disconnect and reconnect, and aim to minimise downtime as much as possible.
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Often yes — but not always. It depends on your existing board capacity and the number of available circuits. We'll assess this as part of the EV or solar installation process, so there are no surprises.
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It's not legally required unless you're adding new circuits or doing significant electrical work. But if you still have ceramic fuses, no safety switches, or a board that's regularly tripping, we strongly recommend upgrading — for your safety and your insurance coverage.
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Pricing depends on your existing board configuration, the number of circuits, and whether the mains supply needs upgrading. We provide clear, itemised quotes with no hidden costs. Contact us for a free assessment.
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Yes. We work with strata managers and owners corporations across the Inner West and wider Sydney. We're familiar with the approval process and can liaise with building management where required.