Safety switch installation in Canberra
A safety switch cuts the power in a fraction of a second when it detects current leaking to earth — the kind of fault that injures people. Older Canberra homes often have none, or only one covering the power points. We add them and test the ones you have.
Common reasons people call
- No safety switch at all on the switchboard
- Only power circuits protected, lighting left unprotected
- Safety switches that have never been tested
- Buying or renting out a property and unsure what's installed
What the job covers
- Adding safety switches to an existing switchboard where there is room
- Spreading circuits across switches so one fault doesn't black out the house
- Testing existing safety switches for correct trip time
- Advice if the board needs upgrading to fit them
What affects the price
Every job is quoted on what's actually involved. The main things that change it:
- Space on the existing board
- Number of circuits to protect
- Faults found once circuits are protected (they sometimes reveal existing problems)
What to expect
- 1You call or send a quote request with a short description and, ideally, a photo.
- 2Mick tells you what's likely involved and whether it needs a look on site first.
- 3We book a time, the work is done and tested, and you're shown what was done.
Questions about this job
- What's the test button on my safety switch for?
- Pressing it simulates a fault so you can check the switch trips. It's worth doing every few months.
Where we do this work
Across Canberra, the ACT, Queanbeyan and surrounding NSW, including:
Need safety switches sorted?
Tell us what's going on and we'll let you know what's involved. No call centre — you talk to Mick.