A faulty appliance or damaged wire can cause more than just inconvenience—it can be dangerous. That’s where a properly installed safety switch comes in. At Maxxvolt Electrical, we offer professional safety switch installation in Sydney to help protect your property, your appliances, and the people who use them.
What Is a Safety Switch?
A safety switch (also known as an RCD) constantly monitors the flow of electricity through a circuit. The moment it detects an imbalance—like electricity flowing through a person—it shuts off the power in milliseconds. It’s a simple device that does a powerful job: saving lives and preventing electrical fires.
Why You Need a Safety Switch Installed
In most cases, safety switches are legally required, but even if your property is older and not covered by the latest regulations, it’s still worth upgrading. Reasons to install or upgrade include:
- Meeting current electrical safety standards
- Reducing the risk of electrocution
- Preventing electrical fires from faults
- Protecting children and vulnerable people
- Complying with rental property requirements
We’ll assess your current switchboard and advise whether your safety switches are up to scratch—or if they need replacement or additional protection.
Installation Done Right
Our team handles the entire safety switch installation process—from inspecting your existing system to wiring in and testing new switches. Whether you’re adding protection to a single circuit or upgrading your entire switchboard, we’ll get the job done safely and efficiently.
All installations include:
- Load testing for accuracy
- Switchboard labelling and documentation
- Compliance with Australian Standards
- A final test to ensure it trips correctly under fault conditions
We keep it simple, clean, and safe—no jargon, no shortcuts.
Safety Switches for Homes, Rentals & Businesses
Whether it’s your home, investment property, or workplace, electrical safety is non-negotiable. We install safety switches across all types of buildings and circuits—lighting, power points, appliances, hot water systems, air conditioning units, and more.
We also assist landlords and real estate managers with compliance checks and upgrades.
FAQs
How do I know if I already have a safety switch?
Look inside your switchboard. A safety switch usually has a “Test” or “T” button. If you’re unsure, we can inspect it for you.
How often should I test my safety switch?
We recommend pressing the “Test” button every 3 months to make sure it trips correctly. If it doesn’t, call us right away.
Can one safety switch cover the whole house?
Technically, yes—but it’s safer to have multiple safety switches covering different circuits. This limits disruption and improves protection.
Do safety switches need to be installed by an electrician?
Yes. Safety switches must be installed by a licensed electrician to ensure proper connection, function, and legal compliance.