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Switchboard Upgrades & Safety Switches – Sydney Electrician
Stay safe, compliant, and connected with a modern electrical switchboard
Your switchboard is the heart of your home’s electrical system. If it’s outdated, overloaded, or not compliant with current safety standards, you could be at serious risk of electrical faults, fire, or injury.
At 99 Electrical, we specialise in switchboard upgrades, fuse replacements, and safety switch installations for homes across Sydney’s North Shore and Northern Beaches.
Do I Need a Switchboard Upgrade?
If your home was built before the 1990s and still has ceramic fuses, it’s likely time for an upgrade.
Warning signs may include:
Constantly tripping circuits
Flickering lights when using appliances
Overheating or burning smell near your switchboard
No RCD/safety switches
Buzzing or sparking from behind walls or sockets
You’ve added more appliances, lighting or an EV charger recently
Older switchboards weren’t built to handle today’s tech-heavy homes. If you’ve renovated, installed a new kitchen, or added air conditioning or solar, your switchboard may be under pressure and no longer compliant.
What’s Included in a Switchboard Upgrade?
When you book a switchboard upgrade with 99 Electrical, we’ll assess your current setup and safely replace it with a compliant, modern unit. Every job includes:
Safe removal of old fuses and/or panels
Installation of a new meter boxes
Upgraded circuit protection to Australian Standards
Labelled circuits
Testing and certification
We’ll also recommend any further upgrades you might need, like earthing corrections or surge protection, to future-proof your home.
What Are Safety Switches?
Safety switches are life-saving devices that instantly cut power when they detect a fault, like when a person comes into contact with live current. They prevent fatal electric shocks and are required by Australian law for all new homes and renovations.
At 99 Electrical, we install, test, and replace faulty or missing safety switches to ensure your home meets all current safety standards.
Related Services
A switchboard upgrade often goes hand-in-hand with:
Lighting installation & LED upgrades to reduce energy use and prevent overloading
Electrical safety inspections which is perfect if you’ve just moved in or are renovating
EV Charger Installations - switchboard upgrades are often required for compatibility
Why Choose 99 Electrical for Your Switchboard Upgrade?
Fully licensed and insured
Fast turnaround and clear communication
We clean up after ourselves - no mess left behind
Friendly, respectful service from a local family-run business
Based on Sydney’s North Shore and servicing nearby suburbs
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Prices vary depending on the size of the job and the condition of your existing system. We’ll provide a clear, upfront quote.
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Most jobs take around 3-6 hours and can be done in a single day.
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If your switchboard still has ceramic fuses or no safety switches, it’s strongly recommended (and often required) to replace it. Keeping outdated components may void insurance or fail compliance checks.
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Yes. All upgrades include full testing and a Certificate of Compliance, as required by NSW regulations.
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In many cases, yes - especially if your current board is overloaded. View our EV charger service here or ask us during your quote.
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