Switch Boards

Top Option Electrical provides professional switchboard upgrades, repairs and electrical safety improvements for homes, rental properties and commercial premises across Adelaide.

Your switchboard is at the centre of your property’s electrical system. If it is outdated, damaged or no longer suitable for your electrical requirements, our licensed electricians can inspect the installation and recommend an appropriate upgrade.

Does My Switchboard Need Upgrading?

Older switchboards were designed for very different electrical demands than those of a modern home.

Air conditioning, modern kitchens, home offices, entertainment equipment and other appliances can significantly increase the electrical requirements of a property.

Signs your switchboard may need to be inspected include:

Old ceramic fuses
Frequently tripping circuits
Limited circuit protection
No RCD or safety switch protection on some circuits
Damaged or deteriorated switchboard components
Burning smells or signs of overheating
Electrical faults or unreliable circuits
Insufficient capacity for new electrical equipment
Renovation or extension work
Installation of additional high-demand appliances

Switchboard Upgrades

A switchboard upgrade can replace ageing electrical equipment with modern circuit protection and provide a better foundation for your property’s electrical system.

Depending on the existing installation and requirements, switchboard work may include:

Replacement of old fuse boards
Modern circuit breakers
RCD and RCBO protection
Safety switch upgrades
New circuit protection
Switchboard enclosure upgrades
Circuit identification and organisation
Additional circuits
Electrical fault repairs
Upgrades associated with renovations
Provision for new electrical equipment

Safety Switches & RCD Protection

Safety switches, also known as RCDs, are designed to quickly disconnect electricity when potentially dangerous current leakage is detected.

Top Option Electrical can inspect the protection provided by your existing switchboard and advise whether additional or upgraded RCD protection is required.

Old Ceramic Fuse Boxes

Ceramic fuse boxes can still be found in many older Adelaide properties.

If your home has an older fuse-style switchboard, having the electrical installation inspected can determine whether upgrading to modern circuit breakers and safety protection is appropriate.

A switchboard upgrade can also provide an opportunity to assess the condition of the circuits connected to it.

Switchboard Upgrades for Renovations

Renovations can significantly change the electrical requirements of a property.

New kitchens, air conditioning, additional lighting, power points and appliances may require additional circuits or changes to the existing electrical supply.

Our electricians can assess your switchboard as part of the renovation and determine what upgrades are required to support the planned electrical work.

Switchboards & New Electrical Circuits

Some electrical installations require dedicated circuits rather than simply connecting new equipment to an existing circuit.

We can install suitable circuits for equipment such as:

Air conditioning
Kitchen appliances
Ovens and cooktops
Hot water systems
Outdoor equipment
Workshops and sheds
Commercial equipment
Other higher-demand electrical installations

The existing switchboard and electrical supply will be assessed to determine what is appropriate for the installation.

Rental Property Switchboard Upgrades

Top Option Electrical works with landlords and property managers across Adelaide on switchboard repairs, upgrades and general electrical maintenance.

We can assess older rental properties, investigate electrical faults and complete necessary upgrades alongside smoke alarms, lighting, power points and other electrical work.

Commercial Switchboards

We also provide switchboard services for offices, shops, warehouses and other commercial properties.

Commercial services can include switchboard upgrades, distribution board work, additional circuits, circuit protection, three-phase power requirements, fault finding and electrical upgrades associated with commercial projects or equipment installations.

Switchboard Fault Finding & Repairs

A tripping breaker or safety switch can indicate a fault somewhere within the electrical system.

Rather than repeatedly resetting the affected circuit, our electricians can investigate the cause, identify the fault and recommend the appropriate repair.

If you notice burning, smoke, significant heat, sparking or other signs of an electrical emergency around your switchboard, avoid touching the affected equipment and arrange professional assistance.