
You need a switchboard upgrade if your board still has ceramic fuses, has no safety switches, keeps tripping or has no room for solar, a battery or an EV charger. NG Elec replaces old boards across Adelaide and SA, tests everything and issues a certificate of compliance.
We'll call you within one business day. Need us sooner? Call 0425 322 552.
A switchboard upgrade replaces an old fuse or half-full board with a modern one that has RCD safety switches, circuit breakers and space for new circuits. It's usually needed for homes with ceramic fuses, no safety switches, frequent tripping, or when adding solar, a battery, an EV charger or air con. Many homes are done in a day, with power off for part of it.
Is this you?
Rewirable fuses don't protect people from electric shock. A modern board with safety switches does.
If there's no test button on your board, you probably don't have them. They're one of the most important safety upgrades for older homes.
Breakers dropping out when you run a few appliances means the board or circuits are struggling.
Turn it off and call us. Heat at the board is a fire risk and shouldn't wait.
New loads need protected circuits and space. Older boards often can't fit them.
What we do
Homes and businesses, single or three phase.
Old fuses and enclosure out, a new board with breakers and RCDs in, everything labelled.
RCD protection added to circuits so a fault cuts power before it hurts someone.
For air con, induction cooktops, EV chargers, sheds and pools.
Space and protection for solar batteries and inverters, now or later.
New boards as part of a three-phase upgrade, including SA Power Networks coordination.
Older boards can have asbestos backing. We identify it at quote and handle it properly.
“the install was organised and implemented in a very efficient, professional and safe manner.”David, Jul 2023 · verified review on SolarQuotes
How it works
Send a photo of your board or we'll check it on site, along with what you're planning to add.
Itemised, with any asbestos, metering or supply work called out upfront.
We tell you the power-off window in advance, and the timing is on your quote.
Every circuit's tested, labelled and certified, and we coordinate with SA Power Networks if metering changes.
Pricing
Every switchboard is different, so we quote from a photo or site visit. Quotes are free and itemised.
FAQ
Many homes are done in a day, with the power off for part of it. We'll confirm the timing on your quote. Larger or staged commercial jobs take longer and we'll plan them with you.
It depends on the number of circuits, the enclosure, asbestos, wiring condition and phase. Send us a photo of your board and we'll give you a free, itemised quote.
Often, yes. Older boards may not have the space, protection or isolation these need. We check before quoting your EV charger or battery so there are no surprises.
Some older boards do. It changes how the work's done, not whether it can be done. We flag it at the quote.
Yes, for part of the job. We'll tell you the window in advance so you can plan around it, and fridges and freezers are usually fine.
If your board has no safety switches, yes. RCDs are the main protection against electric shock, and an upgrade now also saves rework when you add solar or an EV later.
Yes. We cover all of South Australia, including the Hills, the Fleurieu, the South East and regional SA.
Free quote
Snap a photo of your switchboard with the door open and send it with the form. We'll tell you straight if it needs replacing.
A local consultant calls within one business day to ask a few questions.
We look at your roof, bills and switchboard, using satellite and drone imagery where it helps.
Clear pricing with rebates already taken off. No pressure, no call centre.
We'll be in touch within one business day.
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Call the team on 0425 322 552, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.