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Old ceramic fuse box? We replace it with a modern, safe switchboard — complete with circuit breakers and RCDs. Serving Frankston and all surrounding suburbs.
📞 0418 383 232Frankston is one of the busiest electrical markets on the Mornington Peninsula — a large, established suburb with a mix of older homes in Frankston North and Karingal, newer developments in Frankston South, and substantial commercial activity along the Nepean Highway and the CBD. Many of the older homes in Frankston still have ceramic fuse boards installed during the 1960s, 70s, and 80s — boards that were never designed for today's electrical loads and have no modern safety protection.
A modern switchboard upgrade replaces the old ceramic fuse board with a metal-clad board fitted with miniature circuit breakers (MCBs) and residual current devices (RCDs or safety switches). MCBs trip instantly under overload — no more blown fuses to replace. RCDs detect dangerous earth faults and cut power in milliseconds, protecting your household from electrocution. For Frankston homeowners adding an EV charger, air conditioning, or any high-draw appliance, a switchboard upgrade is often a prerequisite.
⚠ Signs Frankston homes often need an upgrade:
• Ceramic fuse board (often in older Karingal and Frankston North homes)
• No safety switches (RCDs) — a legal requirement for new tenancies
• Fuses blow when you run multiple appliances
• Adding an EV charger, split system AC, or pool equipment
• Switchboard feels warm or has a burning smell
• Buying a Frankston home and the inspection flagged the board
We carry out switchboard upgrades throughout Frankston and the surrounding northern Peninsula, including Frankston South, Frankston North, Karingal, Seaford, Carrum Downs, Langwarrin, Skye, Baxter, Mount Eliza, and Mornington. Based in Dromana, we cover the full Peninsula and reach Frankston daily.
How much does a switchboard upgrade cost in Frankston?
Switchboard upgrade costs in Frankston vary depending on the size of the existing board, the number of circuits, whether a dedicated RCD is needed, and access requirements. Many Frankston homes have older boards with ceramic fuses that need a full replacement. Call 0418 383 232 for a free on-site quote — we'll assess your current setup and give you a clear price.
How long does a switchboard upgrade take in Frankston?
A standard residential switchboard upgrade in Frankston typically takes 3–5 hours. Larger homes, older wiring, or more complex switchboards may take longer. We'll give you a time estimate when we quote, and we work efficiently to minimise the time your power is off.
Does my Frankston home need a switchboard upgrade?
Frankston has a significant amount of older housing stock — particularly in suburbs like Frankston South, Frankston North, and Karingal — that still has original ceramic fuse boards dating back decades. These boards have no RCDs, use wire fuses instead of circuit breakers, and are not designed for modern electrical loads. If your board has ceramic fuses, feels warm to touch, or you're adding an EV charger, air conditioning, or a major appliance, an upgrade is strongly recommended.
Do you install safety switches as part of a switchboard upgrade in Frankston?
Yes — every switchboard upgrade we do in Frankston includes installation of residual current devices (RCDs or safety switches) on all power and lighting circuits. This is a legal requirement for new and upgraded boards in Victoria and is critical for protecting your household from electrocution and electrical fires.
Do you service all of Frankston — including Frankston South, Frankston North, and Karingal?
Yes. We service all of Frankston and surrounding suburbs — including Frankston South, Frankston North, Karingal, Carrum Downs, Seaford, Langwarrin, and Skye. We're based on the Mornington Peninsula and cover the Frankston area regularly.
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