Modern RCBO Switchboard Upgrade

Old fusebox putting your family at risk? Upgrade to a modern RCBO switchboard. Individual circuit protection (not shared RCDs), same-day installation, AS/NZS 3000 compliant, owner-operated by licensed electrician Marcus.

Why Upgrade Your Switchboard?

• Old ceramic fuses or rewireable fuses? These don't provide safety switch protection (RCD/RCBO). Upgrade required for safety and compliance.
• Power keeps tripping? Old switchboards can't handle modern electrical loads. LED lighting, aircon, EV chargers all need capacity.
• Renovating or selling? Modern switchboards add value and are often required for building approval.
• Insurance compliance: Some insurers require safety switch protection. Protect your family AND your coverage.
• Safety switches save lives: RCDs/RCBOs cut power in 30 milliseconds if there's a fault. Old fuseboxes can't do this.

Why RCBOs (Not Basic RCDs)?

Most electricians install basic RCD switchboards with 2-4 shared safety switches protecting multiple circuits. Problem? One faulty appliance trips the whole house. Nightmare trying to find what caused it.

Amped Up installs Hager RCBO switchboards as standard. Every circuit gets its own Hager RCBO (combined safety switch + circuit breaker). Fault on the fridge circuit? Only the fridge trips. Everything else stays on.

Hager RCBOs are a premium upgrade over basic RCDs. You're getting German-engineered components, individual circuit protection, easier fault diagnosis, and no more "which appliance is tripping the house?" guessing games. Worth it.

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Recent Switchboard Upgrades

Every installation is owner-operated by Marcus. Clean Hager RCBO boards, neat cable management, compliant installations. Here's what quality switchboard work looks like:

Why this matters: Neat cable management isn't just cosmetic—it's safety, compliance, and makes future work easier. This is what you get when the business owner does every install personally (not subcontracted crews).

What's Included

• Complete switchboard replacement (modern DIN rail board)
• Hager RCBO circuit breakers on all circuits (individual protection, not shared RCDs)
• Circuit labeling (know what each breaker controls)
• AS/NZS 3000 compliance certificate
• Testing & commissioning
• Clean installation, zero mess left behind

Typical Upgrade Timeline

1. Quote (same day): Send photos of your current switchboard, I'll quote within 2 hours.
2. Schedule (same week): Most upgrades scheduled within 5 days.
3. Installation (4-6 hours): Power restored same day. Minimal downtime.
4. Certificate: AS/NZS compliance certificate provided on completion.

Why Choose Marcus?

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a switchboard upgrade take?

Most residential upgrades completed in 4-6 hours (same day). Power is off for 1-2 hours during the changeover, then restored same day.

Do I need to upgrade my switchboard?

If you have old ceramic fuses or rewireable fuses, YES. These don't provide RCD protection and are not compliant with current standards. If you're renovating, adding solar/EV charger, or selling, upgrade is often required. We install Hager RCBO switchboards as standard (not basic shared RCDs).

Will my power be off all day?

No. Power is off for 1-2 hours during the switchover. Total job time is 4-6 hours, but most of that is wiring/setup with power on. I schedule around your needs (work from home, kids at home, etc.).

Do you warranty your work?

Yes. Workmanship guaranteed, plus manufacturer warranties on all switchboard components. AS/NZS compliance certificate provided.

What areas do you service?

Adelaide metro within 30km of CBD. Includes eastern suburbs (Burnside, Norwood, Unley), southern suburbs (Glenelg, Marion), and northern suburbs (Prospect, North Adelaide).