120+ switchboard projects completed · 5.0★ Google rating · Licensed electrical contractor (Lic. 90334)
A safety switch (RCD) cuts the power in a fraction of a second when it detects current leaking to earth – the kind of fault that causes electric shock and electrical fires. We install, upgrade and test safety switches and RCBOs for homes, units, rental properties, body corporates and businesses across Brisbane and South East Queensland.
Many older boards have no safety switches at all, or only one protecting the power points. If your board still has ceramic fuses or no room for extra devices, we’ll usually recommend a residential switchboard upgrade or a full switchboard replacement at the same time.
Current wiring rules (AS/NZS 3000) require RCD protection on all final sub-circuits in homes when new work is done, so any renovation or switchboard change is a good time to bring protection up to date. Find out more about the switchboard upgrades we do across Brisbane.
Managing a building? Our switchboard inspections, testing & maintenance cover common-property boards, thermal imaging and RCD testing in one visit.
Licensed electrical contractor (Lic. 90334) · Fully insured · 5.0★ Google rating · 120+ switchboard projects
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Inspection – we check the switchboard, which circuits are protected and whether the board has room for new RCDs or RCBOs.
Fixed quote – you get a clear price for the devices and any board changes before work starts.
Installation – most homes are done in a few hours with a short power-off period.
Testing and certificate – every device is trip-time tested and you receive a certificate of testing and compliance.
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An RCD (residual current device) protects a group of circuits from earth leakage. An RCBO does the same job and also acts as the circuit breaker for one circuit, so a fault only trips that circuit. RCBOs take more room on the board but give the best protection with the least disruption.
Press the test button at home every three months to make sure the switch trips. In rentals, body corporate common areas and workplaces, safety switches should also be trip-time tested by a licensed electrician on a regular schedule – we provide written test results for your records.
Usually because of a faulty appliance, moisture in an outdoor power point or light, or damaged wiring. Unplug everything and reset the switch, then plug items back in one at a time. If it still trips, or trips with nothing connected, call an electrician – don’t keep resetting it.
Yes. Owners of domestic rental properties in Queensland must have safety switches installed, and older homes need them when sold. The rules were updated under the Electrical Safety Regulation 2026 – we can check your property and bring it up to standard.
It depends on how many circuits need protection and whether your switchboard has room. Adding RCBOs to a modern board is quick; an old fuse board usually needs a switchboard upgrade first. After a free inspection we give you a fixed price.
Dealing with issues with your home switchboard? The team at Fully Wired are better suited to help if you’re looking for help with tripping circuits, flickering lights, or if you’re just concerned about an aging switchboard.
Fully Wired focuses on residential electrical solutions across Greater Brisbane, providing friendly, practical services to keep your home safe and your switchboard running smoothly. Get a free, at-home consultation for your switchboard upgrades or support today.
Our goal here at Switchboard Solutions is to make what seems like a complex process easy! What makes us different is that we are highly experienced electricians who have the real-world experience to guide you through the complexities of understanding your switchboard capabilities, power requirements, and charging options from start to finish. That’s right – everything from planning your switchboard and power upgrade to installing and commissioning it is handled by our own licensed electricians. No fancy sales pitch: just real data and easy-to-understand information to make your choice easy.
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