Licensed fuse box replacements, RCD safety switch installation and modern switchboard upgrades for homes and businesses across Sydney. Transparent pricing, tidy workmanship, and a Certificate of Compliance on every job.
PrimeTime Electrical & Communications (Lic. 486625C) provides licensed switchboard upgrades across Sydney. Many homes — particularly those built before 1990 — still have ceramic fuse boards that offer no protection against electric shock and can't handle modern electrical loads. A switchboard upgrade replaces that outdated equipment with modern circuit breakers and RCD safety switches, bringing your home up to current Australian Standards.
We inspect your existing board, identify outdated components, and safely isolate power before work begins.
The old ceramic fuse board is carefully removed. These boards offer no protection against electric shock.
Modern circuit breakers replace old fuses — automatically cutting power during a fault and resetting easily.
RCDs detect leakage current and cut power in milliseconds — fast enough to prevent a fatal electric shock.
Every circuit is clearly labelled and all cabling is neatly dressed — tidy workmanship that makes future maintenance safer.
Every circuit and RCD is tested before we leave. You receive a CCEW confirming the upgrade meets current Australian Standards.
Most residential switchboard upgrades are completed in 2–4 hours. Larger properties or jobs involving additional circuits may take longer — we'll give you a clear timeframe with your quote.
Yes. In NSW, RCDs are required on power and lighting circuits and are mandatory when you upgrade a switchboard or sell/lease certain properties. A modern upgrade brings your board to current compliance automatically.
Power is safely isolated while we work, then restored once the new board is tested and certified. Most upgrades take just a few hours, so disruption is minimal.
Yes — every switchboard upgrade includes a Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work (CCEW). Essential for insurance, property sales, and rental compliance.
Absolutely. Many older homes can't safely handle the extra load of an EV charger or solar inverter, so a switchboard upgrade is often the first step. We handle both as a seamless process.