If your home has ceramic fuses, it is not safe. It is out of date.
Comma Electrical can help. We upgrade switchboards in Brisbane.
We install a new board. We add safety switches. We add circuit breakers. We give you a safety certificate.
We can often do the job the same day.
Many homes in Brisbane still use old switchboards with ceramic fuses. These do not meet Australian Standards AS/NZS 3000. Old fuse boxes can be unsafe and may cause fires.
At Comma Electrical, we upgrade switchboards across Brisbane. We replace old fuse boxes with modern safety switches and circuit breakers. These help keep your home and family safe.
Our licensed electricians finish most upgrades in one visit. We give clear upfront pricing and a Certificate of Compliance when the work is done. No hidden costs. No delays.
Not sure if you need an upgrade? Here are the most common signs our Brisbane customers call us about:
Your home's wiring protection hasn't been updated in decades. These fuses don't trip fast enough to prevent fires.
An overloaded or undersized board struggles with modern appliances. Frequent trips are a warning sign.
EV chargers draw 7–22kW. Most older boards can't handle this load safely without an upgrade first.
Ducted AC adds significant ongoing load. A new board ensures safe, reliable power distribution.
Switchboards from this time were not made for the number of appliances used in homes today.
At Comma Electrical, every upgrade includes all of this. It is all in your upfront quote. No extra costs. If we find hidden faults during testing, we will keep you updated. We will also get your approval before doing any extra work needed to meet compliance rules.
We disconnect and safely remove your old fuse box or ceramic fuse board
Clipsal/Hager or equivalent - sized for your home's current and future load.
Queensland law requires safety switches on power and lighting circuits
Replace old fuses with modern breakers for each circuit
Every switch labelled so you know exactly what controls what
Full electrical test before we leave to confirm everything is safe
Required by Queensland law - you receive this on the day
The cost of a switchboard upgrade can be different for every home. Every house has a different electrical system. That’s why we provide quotes after visiting your home.
The final price depends on things like:
Switchboard upgrades are important for safety. Guessing the price without seeing your system can cause:
By inspecting your switchboard in person, we can give a safe and accurate quote.
After we inspect your home, you’ll get a clear, fixed price. This means:
We upgrade switchboards across Brisbane and nearby areas. Our electricians are local, so we can often attend the same day.
We regularly work in:
Not sure if we service your suburb? Check our service area locations or call us and we’ll let you know right away.
There's no law that says you must upgrade just because your board is old. But if you're renovating, adding circuits, or installing an EV charger, any new electrical work must meet current standards - which often means upgrading the board at the same time. If your board has ceramic fuses, a licensed electrician will recommend replacement as part of any major electrical job.
Most switchboard upgrades take 3–5 hours for a standard home. We aim to complete the job in a single visit. Your power will be off for most of this time, so we recommend booking a morning slot.
Yes. You don't need to leave. Your power will be off for the duration of the job, but you can stay on the property. We'll let you know the expected timeframe when we arrive
A circuit breaker protects your wiring from overload or short circuit. A safety switch (RCD) protects people from electric shock by cutting power in milliseconds if it detects a fault. Queensland law requires safety switches on all power and lighting circuits. A new switchboard includes both.
