A switchboard upgrade involves the installation of safety switches and circuit breakers in older homes to replace porcelain fuses. Surge diverters are also recommended to protect appliances throughout the home from voltage spikes.

Safety switches are very important as they monitor the flow of electricity through a circuit and detect a problem that may pose a risk to personal safety and turns the power off within 0.03 of a second, preventing the risk of electric shock.

Circuit breakers provide short-circuit and overcurrent protection such as when a power point is overloaded.

Surge protectors protect the property from voltage surges such as those resulting from a lightning strike. The surge diverter captures the voltage spikes in the wiring that would otherwise be transferred into the equipment within the property.

JLA Electrical can install all of these items when upgrading your switchboard to ensure your home is protected.

In most older homes, the cables have become brittle and deteriorated over the years. This can cause electrical issues as well as a fire hazard. JLA Electrical will send a qualified electrician, free of charge, to inspect the condition of your cables, and advise you of any avenues you can take if necessary.

The picture on the left shows what an older wire looks like and it clearly shows why this would be a fire hazard in your home.