Commercial Switchboard Upgrades & Electrical Capacity Checks
Before adding new air conditioning, EV charging or workplace equipment, make sure the existing electrical distribution system is appropriate for the proposed load.
- WA Electrical Contractor Licence EC 17272
- 20+ years air-conditioning installation experience
- Free site-specific quotes
Know what your existing electrical system can support
Switchboards distribute power to the circuits that keep a business operating. When equipment changes, the electrical system may need to change with it. Ashlar Electrical offers switchboard upgrades and related electrical services for commercial and small industrial properties in Perth’s northern suburbs.
A switchboard assessment helps identify the condition and suitability of the current equipment for the work being planned. An upgrade is not automatically required for every installation; the need depends on the individual site.
Common reasons to review a commercial switchboard
Owners and managers commonly consider board capacity when they are altering the use of a tenancy or adding new electrically powered equipment.
Adding EV charging equipment for workplace vehicles
Installing new split-system air conditioning
Changing workshop machinery or power demand
Modifying circuits and protection during a commercial fit-out
Investigating recurring electrical faults or distribution concerns
What the discussion may cover
Relevant issues can include supply capacity, the condition and layout of the board, available circuits, appropriate protection, equipment location and the feasibility of the proposed additions. Where a network-level supply change might be necessary, this should be identified as a separate matter for the appropriate approval and process.
Let’s talk about your site
Tell us about your premises and the work you have in mind, and we will discuss the next practical step.
Switchboard Upgrades
Coordinate upgrades with the project they support
Planning the electrical work alongside a new air-conditioning or charging installation reduces the risk of choosing equipment without first considering the supply. Ashlar Electrical can discuss both the new installation and any associated circuit or switchboard modifications.
Request a commercial switchboard quote
Tell us the business type, suburb, equipment you want to add and any concerns with the current board. Photographs and details of known supply arrangements may help the initial discussion; final requirements depend on appropriate inspection and assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does every EV charger need a switchboard upgrade?
No. A site assessment is needed to understand available capacity, protection and proposed charger requirements.
Can a switchboard upgrade be included with air conditioning installation?
Yes. Switchboard modifications are part of the associated electrical work we carry out for wall-mounted split-system installations.
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Tell us about your workplace and the electrical work you have in mind.