A Safety Switch, also known as an RCD (Residual Current Device), is designed to help protect people from electric shock. It monitors the electrical current flowing through a circuit and can quickly disconnect the power when it detects current leaking somewhere it shouldn’t.

RCDs can operate extremely quickly — typically within milliseconds — helping reduce the risk of serious electric shock.

Many older Adelaide homes were built before modern RCD requirements were introduced. If you’re unsure whether your home has adequate safety switch protection, Top Option Electrical can inspect your switchboard and advise whether upgrades are recommended.

Call 0401 185 310 to arrange an electrical safety or switchboard inspection.

LED lighting is an energy-efficient alternative to older lighting technologies such as halogen, fluorescent, CFL and traditional high-intensity lighting.

LEDs use significantly less electricity to produce the same amount of light and generally last much longer than traditional globes. This can reduce both electricity consumption and the ongoing cost of replacing lights.

Modern LED lighting is available in a huge range of styles, brightness levels and colour temperatures, making it suitable for everything from residential downlights and feature lighting to offices, shops, warehouses and outdoor areas.

Upgrading to LED lighting can improve energy efficiency while also giving you greater control over the appearance and functionality of your lighting.

Some of the major benefits include:

• Lower electricity consumption
• Longer operating life than many traditional globes
• Less heat produced during operation
• Reduced maintenance and replacement requirements
• A wide choice of brightness and colour temperatures
• Dimmable options
• Excellent options for feature and architectural lighting
• Suitable solutions for residential and commercial properties

Top Option Electrical can help you choose LED lighting suited to the room, application and overall look you’re trying to achieve.

Electrical work can present serious safety risks and should be carried out by an appropriately licensed electrician where required.

You should contact an electrician if you’re experiencing issues such as:

• Regularly tripping circuit breakers or safety switches
• Flickering or unreliable lighting
• Power points or switches becoming hot
• Burning smells or unusual electrical noises
• Loss of power to part of the property
• Damaged electrical fittings
• Repeated electrical faults
• Problems with your switchboard
• Electrical work required during a renovation
• Installation of new circuits, power points or hardwired equipment

If something doesn’t seem right with your electrical system, it’s better to have it properly inspected rather than continuing to use the affected circuit or equipment.

Not necessarily. The age of a home alone doesn’t determine whether it requires rewiring.

The condition and type of the existing wiring, switchboard, circuits and previous electrical modifications all need to be considered. A detailed electrical inspection is the best way to determine whether rewiring or other upgrades are required.

Warning signs that should be investigated can include recurring electrical faults, damaged or deteriorated wiring, outdated electrical equipment, unreliable circuits, or an electrical system that no longer meets the requirements of the property.

If you own an older home and are concerned about its wiring, call Top Option Electrical on 0401 185 310 to organise an inspection.

The right ceiling fan depends on more than simply choosing a design you like.

Important considerations include:

• Size and purpose of the room
• Ceiling height
• Fan size and blade span
• Position within the room
• Indoor or outdoor installation
• Whether an integrated light is required
• Style and how the fan complements the room
• Airflow requirements
• Wall control or remote control
• Existing electrical wiring and mounting location

Top Option Electrical can help you choose a practical fan for your space and professionally install it in the appropriate location.

Yes. Additional power points can be installed in bedrooms, kitchens, living areas, home offices, garages and other suitable locations.

An electrician will assess the existing circuit and proposed location to determine the appropriate installation. Dedicated circuits may also be recommended for appliances or equipment with higher electrical demands.

Yes. Older switchboards can often be upgraded with modern circuit protection, including circuit breakers and RCD protection where required.

A switchboard inspection allows us to assess the existing equipment, circuit protection and condition of the installation before recommending an appropriate upgrade.

Yes. Top Option Electrical can provide electrical work for renovations, extensions and larger residential projects.

This can include lighting layouts, power points, dedicated appliance circuits, kitchen and bathroom electrical work, ceiling fans, air conditioning circuits, outdoor electrical work, switchboard upgrades and other electrical installations required throughout the project.

Yes. We provide electrical services for commercial properties, including offices, shops, warehouses and other business premises.

Services include electrical maintenance and repairs, fault finding, lighting upgrades, switchboard work, additional power, emergency and exit lighting, fit-outs and scheduled or reactive electrical maintenance.

Yes. Top Option Electrical provides electrical maintenance and repairs for rental properties and works with landlords and property managers.

We can assist with electrical faults, lighting, power points, smoke alarms, safety switches, replacement fittings and other electrical maintenance required during a tenancy or between tenants.