WHY EVERY HOME NEEDS SAFTEY SWITCHES INSTALLED IN THE SWITCHBOARD
Why Every Home Needs Safety Switches Installed in the Switchboard
Marmont Electrical – Northern Beaches Electrician
When it comes to protecting your home and loved ones, few things are more important than your switchboard. It’s the control centre of your home’s electrical system — and installing safety switches is one of the most effective ways to ensure your home is both safe and compliant.
At Marmont Electrical, we regularly upgrade switchboards across the Northern Beaches, helping homeowners stay protected with modern electrical safety measures.
What Is a Safety Switch?
A safety switch, or residual current device (RCD), is a crucial safety component that monitors the flow of electricity. If it detects any irregularities — like power leaking through a faulty appliance or a person coming into contact with a live wire — it immediately cuts the power. This rapid shutdown (in under 30 milliseconds) can prevent electric shocks, serious injuries, and even death.
5 Reasons You Need Safety Switches Installed
1. Protect Against Electric Shocks
Safety switches are specifically designed to prevent electric shock injuries. They provide fast, life-saving protection in the event of faults, exposed wiring, or water-damaged equipment.
2. Reduce the Risk of Electrical Fires
Faulty wiring, overloaded circuits, or damaged appliances can all cause fires. Safety switches detect these faults early and disconnect the circuit, helping to prevent house fires before they start.
3. Comply with Australian Safety Standards
Under Australian regulations, all new homes and renovations must include safety switches on power and lighting circuits. If your home is older or hasn’t had a switchboard upgrade, chances are it’s not compliant — and that puts you at risk legally and financially.
4. Avoid Whole-Home Blackouts
By installing individual RCBOS (safety switches on every circuit), you avoid a full outage every time there’s a fault. This setup allows the rest of your home to keep running safely even if one circuit trips.
5. Peace of Mind, 24/7
With professionally installed safety switches, you can relax knowing that your electrical system is actively protecting you, your family, and your property at all times.
Does Your Switchboard Need an Upgrade?
If your home still has ceramic fuses, no visible safety switches, or hasn’t been inspected in years, it’s time for a switchboard upgrade. At Marmont Electrical, we assess and upgrade switchboards to meet modern electrical safety standards across the Northern Beaches and surrounding areas.
Choose a Local Electrician Who Puts Safety First
At Marmont Electrical, we install safety switches with every switchboard upgrade and can assess your current system for compliance. Whether you’re building, renovating, or just want to feel confident in your home’s protection — we’ve got you covered.
Get your safety sorted.
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📞 Call Daniel at Marmont Electrical on 0437 770 741
📧 daniel@marmontelectrical.com.au