Safety Switches and Surge Protection Installation
Installation and testing of safety switches, along with surge protection devices fitted at the switchboard to protect connected appliances and electronics.
Protect your home and your devices
Safety switches protect people from electric shock, while surge protection guards your appliances and electronics from power spikes. We install and test both as part of a safe, up-to-date switchboard.
Safety switch (RCD) installation
Safety switch testing and compliance checks
Whole-home surge protection installation
Replacement of outdated or faulty safety switches
Additional safety switches for extra circuits
Reliability
You can count on us to be there when we say we will, and to get the job done right the first time.
Integrity
We believe in honesty and transparency in all our dealings. We provide upfront pricing with no hidden costs.
Cleanliness
We take care to leave your place cleaner than we found it. Dust sheets, boot covers and more so we don’t leave a trace.
Quality
Our commitment to excellence ensures that every job is completed to the highest standard.
Whether it's a small repair or a major installation, we'll provide you with a detailed quote so you know exactly what to expect.
Safety Switches
A safety switch (RCD) cuts power quickly if it detects a fault, reducing the risk of electric shock. Many older homes still don't have them fitted, or only have partial coverage.
- Protects people, not just property
- Required on all circuits in new installations and renovations
- We test existing safety switches and can add coverage where it's missing
Surge Protection
Power surges, from lightning strikes, grid faults or major appliances switching on, can damage sensitive electronics. Surge protection installed at the switchboard protects everything connected to your home's wiring.
- Protects TVs, computers, appliances and other electronics
- Installed at the switchboard for whole-home coverage
- Works alongside safety switches for overall electrical protection
FAQs
Need to know about something specific? You can always reach out to us and we’ll let you know.
Do I need a safety switch in every part of my house?
Ideally, yes. Full coverage across all circuits offers the best protection, though many older homes only have partial coverage. We can assess and upgrade this.
How do I know if my safety switch is working?
Safety switches have a test button and should be tested regularly. We can test your existing safety switches and confirm they're functioning correctly.
Is surge protection worth installing?
Yes, particularly if you have expensive electronics or appliances. Whole-home surge protection is a one-time installation at the switchboard that protects everything connected to it.
What is a safety switch and do I need one?
A safety switch (RCD) monitors the flow of electricity through a circuit and cuts power within milliseconds if it detects a fault. It's designed to protect people from electric shock - not just appliances. We typically install RCBOs, which combine a safety switch and circuit breaker in one device, giving you both protections on a single circuit. Under current Australian standards, all new homes and renovations require them. If your home is older and hasn't been updated, there's a good chance you're not fully covered.
What's the difference between a safety switch and a circuit breaker?
A circuit breaker protects your wiring and appliances from overload. A safety switch protects people from electric shock. They do different jobs - and you need both. Many older switchboards have circuit breakers but no safety switches.
Simple and Up-Front Servicing
We keep our process simple so that you know what's happening every step of the way.
Tell us what you need
Send us a quote request or give us a call and let us know how we can help.
We’ll give you a no obligation quote
We’ll send you a quote that won’t change. No hidden fees and no surprise bills, our pricing is upfront.
Lock in the appointment
We’ll organise a time that works best for you, then send you a booking reminder the day before.
We’ll get to work
We'll send you a message when we're about to leave with a tracking link so you can stay in the loop all the way to job completion.
What our customers say
I am very happy with the electrical work Max has done for my home today. He installed 4 powerpoints, one Wall Exhaust fan and replaced 5 safety switches and 1 faulty light switch. He is very polite and he did a great job. The price are reaconable. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs professional and friendly service. I will definitely call Max again for any future electrical work!
I recently had new lighting installed by 99 Electrical and couldn’t be happier with the result. Max was fantastic to deal with from start to finish, professional, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. Max took the time to explain the options available, completed the installation efficiently, and made sure everything was finished to a very high standard.
Always expect, and get, first class service from Max at 99 Electrical. He is most considered of a customer's needs and questions, and delivers a great job. Always on time too!
Max from 99 Electrical has done a couple of jobs for me now. I highly recommend this company.I am very happy with the workmanship. Everything was done on time, it was competitively priced and nothing was a hassle for Max. It is rare to find this level of excellence.
Max was easy to deal with and very professional. He showed up on time, explained everything clearly, and did a great job.
Really happy with the quality of his work and would happily recommend him to anyone needing a reliable electrician.
Max was a pleasure to deal with. He was prompt to respond to any queries, Clearly explained all the work required and very professional in his approach. Would highly recommend.
Professional, personable, polite and punctual are just four words that spring to mind when describing the work of Max in attending to our household electrical issues. Max listens, he advises, and he attends to the electrical work as a person focused on quality service.
Max has done electrical work at my house on several occasions. He is efficient, knowledgeable, and very professional. His email/text communication is excellent. I would recommend him for household electrical jobs.
Very happy with Max. Great communication, reliable, easy to work with and troubleshooted unplanned issues, clearly explaining them and offering other solutions. Would not hesitate to use his services again.
Max has been fantastic from the start- clear in his communications, on time; never late, very respectful and had listened to our concerns and provided his expert advice and suggestion that was best suited to our needs. His pricing was competitive and fair, quotes were transparent and there were no surprises along the way. We liked his honesty and how he took on the project seamlessly.
Max has been fantastic, providing a clear understanding of cost and time and came up with some great suggestions on various options to consider which were undertaken. Would definitely recommend Max as a professional electrician.
I’m very happy with the service. Max (the electrician) was polite, friendly, and very reasonably priced. He took the time to properly diagnose the issues and explained everything clearly. The work was done efficiently, and I really appreciated his honest approach. I would definitely use him again and recommend him to others.
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