Switchboards & Safety Upgrades

From switchboard upgrades in Adelaide to safety switch installation, power point installation, and testing and tagging services, Kennewell Electrical is focused on making homes and businesses safer and more reliable, with every job completed by a licensed electrician. Whether you're modernising an older home, adding appliances, or simply staying on top of your compliance, our services ensure your electrical system is up to standard.

Reliable power isn't just about convenience it's a safety issue. Outdated switchboards, overloaded circuits, and unprotected outlets can pose serious risks. We install modern switchboards with safety switches and circuit protection, making sure your home can handle today’s technology safely.

Power points are another key part of safety and function. We install both standard and recessed models, including upgrades to existing outlets. If your kitchen, home office or living room is packed with extension cords or double adaptors, it's likely time for a more robust solution.

Our services also extend to testing and tagging, ideal for households with portable appliances or businesses that need regular checks. From the switchboard to the last power point, Kennewell Electrical is committed to keeping every connection clean, safe, and compliant.

Safety switches are your first line of defence against electric shock. They're designed to cut power instantly if a fault is detected protecting people, not just the wiring. At Kennewell Electrical, we handle safety switch installation in Adelaide homes to make sure every circuit is properly monitored.

Many older switchboards either don’t have safety switches or only have them on one or two circuits. That’s no longer enough. Every power and lighting circuit should be protected. We upgrade boards to include RCDs (residual current devices) as standard, offering comprehensive protection.

It's especially important in homes with children, elderly residents, or high appliance usage. Whether it’s a faulty toaster, a worn extension lead, or water near a bathroom outlet, a safety switch gives you that critical layer of protection.

It’s also about peace of mind. With a properly installed safety switch, you know that if something goes wrong, the system will react in milliseconds before serious harm is done.

• Enhanced electrical safety: Modern safety switches and circuit protection reduce the risk of electric shock, overload and electrical fires.
• Improved circuit protection: Updated breakers respond quickly to faults, helping protect both people and connected appliances.
• Compliance with current standards: Upgrades bring older switchboards in line with modern Australian electrical regulations.
• Greater load capacity: A modern switchboard can safely handle today’s appliances, air conditioning systems and home technology demands.
• Reduced nuisance tripping: Properly balanced and labelled circuits improve reliability and make fault identification easier.
• Whole-home surge protection: Installed surge devices help safeguard sensitive electronics from voltage spikes and grid fluctuations.
• Clear circuit identification: Neatly labelled circuits simplify maintenance and allow safer power isolation when required.
• Future-ready infrastructure: Additional space for new circuits supports renovations, solar systems or future electrical upgrades.
• Safer fault detection: Residual current devices disconnect power rapidly when irregularities are detected, limiting potential damage.
• Long-term reliability: Replacing outdated components reduces the likelihood of overheating, loose connections and unexpected failures.