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steve@selectelectricalsolutions.au
A ceramic fuse board is a common find in South Yarra's older houses, and it does not offer the protection modern homes need. A switchboard upgrade swaps it for a safe, compliant board.
South Yarra 3141
Open a hall cupboard in an Italianate villa and you may find ceramic fuses that were wired in decades ago, with extra circuits tacked on by later owners. A switchboard upgrade replaces that with circuit breakers and safety switches, which cut power quickly if something goes wrong. The 1960s and 70s walk-ups raise a separate question. Meters sit together in a small ground-floor panel, and each flat gets its own limited supply, so any change to your flat's switchboard needs careful checking of what the building allows. We also test every circuit as we go, because upgrading the board is a chance to catch faults that sat hidden for years. A switchboard upgrade is also the moment to ask whether a fuse box is blocking your plans for air conditioning or an induction cooktop, since new loads often show the limits of an old board. We label every circuit clearly, so you know what each breaker controls.
What the job involves, warning signs and what's included are on our main switchboards page. For everything else we do locally, see electrician South Yarra.
Good work. Happy locals.
5.0 from 127 Google reviews
“Called Steve for a job in South Yarra and was extremely pleased with his services, from coming in early for just a quote and then coming back for the job, even though it was last minute, he managed to get it done before time! Excellent communication and always on time! He did more than what I expected and was super efficient along with his colleague! No time wasted and left the place clean and organised before they left!”
Gaurav B.
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South Yarra
“Steve helped us out with some AC installs, a new switchboard and new circuits to enable a complete kitchen redo. He was able to start quickly and the work was done on time as promised. Would definitely hire again!”
Anthony S.
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Switchboards
FAQ
Can't see your question? Call Steve on 0450 347 495.
Not by law at a particular date, but they lack safety switches and tend to be overloaded by modern appliances. If you are renovating or adding circuits, upgrading is the sensible move. We inspect the board, explain what we find and quote the work plainly.
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Four quick details and Steve calls you back. No call centre, no obligation. Steve answers 8am to 9pm.
