Safety Switches and Switchboards
- Safety switches are also known as RCDs or ELCBs.
- Circuit Breakers and Fuses are already installed in the switchboard. They provide protection to the electrical wiring NOT YOU.
Electrical Safety Switches
An electrical safety switch protects you and your family from electrocution. If an electrical fault occurs within an appliance or in a power or lighting circuit, a safety switch will turn the power supply off in a fraction of a second and prevent electrocution.
All new homes must have a safety switch installed on all power and light circuits. Older homes are required to have a safety switch installed when any modification is made to the existing electrical layout although it is highly recommended you have a safety switch installed prior to this requirement.
A Switchboard Mounted Safety Switch will protect your whole home. A Power Outlet Safety Switch provides protection to a limited area in your home, usually a single circuit. These must be installed by a qualified electrician
Is your home or property safe? Make sure you have an electrical safety switch installed, call South East Electrical Services on 0412 678 357 and talk to us about what you need.
Electrical Switchboards
If you’re having problems with your switchboard, like fuses blowing, you may need to upgrade you switchboard.
As well as upgrades, South East Electrical can relocate your current switchboard. If it’s in a hard-to-reach location, or you’re required to open the gate to allow Energex to read your meter each time, then we can move your switchboard to a more convenient location that is easy to access and check.
Contact South East Electrical Services for your electrical safety solutions, assist in electrocution prevention and ensure your home electrical system in good working order.
South East Electrical Services
Serving Gold Coast, South Brisbane and surrounding areas