Circuit Breakers

Circuit Breakers and Safety Switches

Metropolitan Electrical Contractors know all about circuit breakers. We source, install or replace the circuit breakers that are appropriate for your home. Circuit breakers differ from safety switches in that they are only designed to prevent electrical fires. Safety switches also prevent electrocution.

Metropolitan’s fully qualified and licensed electricians have the experience and training to know which sort of circuit breaker is best for your circumstances and whether it needs to be upgraded to a safety switch. In many parts of the country RCD or Residual Current Device safety switches must be installed on certain circuits. They work by breaking the electrical circuit to prevent electric shocks and serious harm. This provides added protection when using electrical devices. The use of RCD safety switches has become compulsory in many parts of Australia. So when replacing a faulty circuit breaker, you may be obliged to put in an RCD safety switch.

RCD Safety Switch Installation

At Metropolitan Electrical Contractors we can install any RCD safety switch we may recommend. Simply give us a call to ask your local electrician what they suggest. Metropolitan Electrical Contractors has 25 years of experience and knows exactly what options are most appropriate for your circumstances.

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RCD Safety Switch Service and Repair

We will also try to service and repair your safety switch before we suggest sourcing a new one. At Metropolitan Electrical Contractors we are aware that electrical issues can strike at the most inconvenient times. To make things a bit easier, we offer $0 deposit interest free payment plans**.

All of our electricians here at Metropolitan Electrical Contractors are up with the latest fault finding techniques. They can provide any advice or clear up any concerns you may have. Our local electricians operate 24/7 for your convenience. We can also be at your door within an hour of your call in most cases*.

Our $0 deposit interest free payment plans are a popular choice with our customers. That’s because they provide flexibility and allow you to pay on your own terms. Payment plans are often approved within a very short time**, so they are a great way to reduce the stress and get things done when it’s needed. If you’re interested in one of our payment plans then simply fill out the form below to book one of our electricians. When we arrive at your door you can also ask us about our payment plans if you wish!

Sort your Switchboard

If your switchboard still has porcelain fuses that take fuse wire, you should be seriously considering upgrading to switches. They respond more quickly to any overload and are far easier to reset. All you have to do is flick the switch back on. But if the cause of the problem is still there, such as a faulty appliance, the switch will immediately go off again. With the old fashioned fuses the wire would have to replaced yet again. Metropolitan Electrical Contractors will know if the circuit needs a safety switch or can be converted to a circuit breaker. Your family’s safety depends on the state of your switchboard, so don’t neglect such a vital part of your property. Actually preventing fire or electrocution with safety switches and circuit breakers is better than insurance.

FAQs - All you need to know about Circuit Breakers

Metropolitan Electrical Contractors answers your questions about circuit breakers.

What is a circuit breaker?

A circuit breaker is an automatic electrical switch that protects an electrical circuit from excess current or a short circuit. They prevent damage from overloads and minimise the risk of fire. Their one function is to interrupt current flow as quickly as possible as soon as a fault is found.

How can you tell the difference between circuit breakers and RCD safety switches?

At a glance, safety switches and circuit breakers look the same. They’re a switch. The difference is that RCD safety switches also have a test button. The button may be square or round, but it always has a ‘t’ on it for ‘test’. So if you have a switch that is accompanied by a button with a ‘t’ on it, you have a safety switch and not a circuit breaker.