Understanding the differences helps ensure you choose the right service for your situation.
Complete Replacement vs. Upgrades: Replacement involves installing a completely new switchboard with nothing retained from the old board. Upgrades may retain the switchboard enclosure, add components, or involve partial modernisation. Replacement is required for ceramic fuses, severe deterioration, inadequate capacity, or major renovations.
Replacement vs. Adding Safety Switches: Replacement involves a complete new board with integrated RCD protection. Safety switch addition involves adding RCDs to existing modern switchboards where possible. Replacement is necessary when older boards cannot accommodate RCDs without complete replacement.
Replacement vs. Capacity Upgrades: Replacement provides a new board with increased capacity and modern features. Capacity upgrade may involve a new main switch and breakers in an existing enclosure. Replacement is preferred for ageing boards that would benefit from complete replacement rather than partial capacity increases.
Replacement vs. Inspection/Assessment: Replacement is the actual installation work following assessment. Inspection is the evaluation determining if replacement is necessary. Inspections often lead to replacement recommendations.
