Switchboard upgrades
Keep your home safe and your costs down. Future-proof your home with expert switchboard upgrade installation.If your switchboard still uses ceramic fuses or doesn’t have safety switches, it may not meet current Australian standards.
We provide professional switchboard upgrades across the Mornington Peninsula, Bayside, and surrounding Melbourne suburbs — ensuring your home is safe, compliant and ready for modern growing power demands.
Why switchboard upgrades matter
Older switchboards:
Use ceramic rewirable fuses
Often lack RCD safety switches
Cannot safely support EV chargers
May increase fire risk
Modern switchboards:
Use circuit breakers
Include RCD/RCBO safety protection
Meet current Australian standards
Support high-load appliances (EVs, induction cooktops, AC)
Signs you may need a switchboard upgrade
Your home still has ceramic fuses
Safety switches trip frequently
You’re installing an EV charger
You’re renovating or adding new circuits
Lights flicker under load
You’ve been advised by your energy provider
Switchboard requirements for EV chargers
Most EV chargers require dedicated circuits and, in many homes, additional capacity. Before installing a charger, we assess your switchboard to determine:
Available load capacity
Phase configuration (single vs three-phase)
Space for additional protection devices
Compliance with AS/NZS wiring standards
Why choose Outlier Electrical?
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Licensed & Fully Insured Electrician
Residential & Commercial Electrical Services
EV Charger Installation Specialists
Switchboard Upgrades & Safety Compliance
Reliable, On-Time Service
Quality Workmanship & Attention to Detail
We take pride in delivering safe, compliant and high-quality electrical work that stands the test of time.
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Emergency Electrical Repairs
Switchboard Upgrades & Safety Switch Installation
Power Points & Lighting Installation
LED Downlight Upgrades
Smoke Alarm Installation & Compliance
EV Charger Installation (Tesla, Zappi & more)
Appliance Installation
Commercial Electrical Services
If you’re unsure whether we cover your job, reach out. We’re happy to help.
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Outlier Electrical is based on the Mornington Peninsula and provides licensed electrical services across the Mornington Peninsula, Bayside and selected Melbourne suburbs.
Mornington Peninsula
Mornington, Mount Martha, Mount Eliza, Frankston, Dromana, Rosebud, Rye and surrounding suburbs.
Bayside Melbourne
Brighton, Hampton, Sandringham, Beaumaris, Black Rock and surrounding areas.
Melbourne
Inner, south-eastern and surrounding Melbourne suburbs.
If you're located nearby and don’t see your suburb listed, contact us, as we may still be able to assist.
Frequently asked questions
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Costs vary depending on capacity, configuration and compliance requirements. We provide fixed quotes after inspection.
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If your board does not meet current safety standards or lacks RCD protection, upgrading may be required — particularly during major renovations or EV installation.
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Most residential upgrades are completed within one day.
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In many homes, yes. We assess this during your EV charger installation consultation.
Ready to upgrade your switchboard?
Contact Outlier Electrical for a site assessment and fixed quote.