Safety Switches Installation & Testing
Protecting your home and your family is your top priority. That’s why our team of expert electricians at O’Brien Electrical Dubbo are equipped to install safety switches for your home. For optimal safety against electrical failure, safety switches are an excellent addition to any home or commercial property.
Are you considering safety switches in Dubbo?
Get in touch with our friendly local electricians near you today to get a quote for our installation services. From RCD testing to switchboard upgrades, we’ll ensure your home electrical system is safe.
Whether you’re looking to improve your property’s safety or simply want to know the options that are available to you, our specialist team would be happy to help.
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What is a safety switch?
A safety switch is a specific type of switch you can use in the home to reduce the risk of electric shock greatly.
Safety switches have inbuilt systems designed to identify electrical faults and switch off power within milliseconds. This not only protects the person using a specific power point but can also protect the electronics themselves too.
If you’re concerned about electrical safety in your home, safety switches are a fast and convenient way to protect yourself and your loved ones from potential shocks.
All new properties since 1991 require safety switches in lighting and power points – but if you’re not sure if your home has safety switches included, it’s always best to seek expert advice from fully qualified and licensed electricians like our team at O’Brien Electrical Dubbo.
What’s the difference between a safety switch and a circuit breaker?
While a safety switch is specifically designed to protect individuals against dangerous electrical accidents, circuit breakers are developed to protect material items in your homes, such as appliance and wiring.
Circuit breakers are often referred to as fuses and are an essential part of a complete electrical safety system alongside safety switches.
Safety switches monitor the flow of electricity through a circuit for any imbalances, switching off power within 0.03 seconds to reduce the chance of shock.
Why are safety switches important?
Safety switches are vitally important because they are both a legal requirement and an essential safety feature.
Ensuring the wiring and electrics in your home is as safe as possible is very important.
Our qualified electrician will ensure safety switches are installed in your property, whether it’s being built from scratch or existing electrics are being changed and replaced.
Check your safety switches regularly
Keeping an eye on your existing electronics is a must if you’re a homeowner, and your safety switches are no exception.
Getting regular tests and checks for your safety switches helps to ensure everything is working as it should, and your electric system continues to be as safe as possible. For testing safety switches in Dubbo, our experienced team are the best option to secure peace of mind.
Call today for safety switch inspection or installation in Dubbo
Need to install safety switches onto an older property, or check existing switches to make sure they’re working properly?
Get in touch with us today to get a free quote for our expert services.
Your safety is our number one priority, and we’ll go the extra mile to ensure your property’s electrical system is safe to use.
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Do safety switches in your Dubbo home prevent fires?
Safety switches can help prevent fires by turning off the power in your home instantly, reducing the chance of electrical faults starting a sparking and appliances or wiring catching alight.
When did safety switches become mandatory in Dubbo and NSW?
Safety switches are mandatory for all new homes in Dubbo, NSW built after 1992. Safety switches must also be added in all new buildings or installed if there are extensions or alterations made to an existing building.
