Tripping & earth leakage
Breaker or earth leakage that won’t stay up? We test circuit by circuit to find the cause instead of guessing.
Find out morePretoria & CenturionDB board installation & upgrades
An old, overloaded or damaged distribution board is more than an inconvenience. We install new DB boards, upgrade old ones and add circuits for kitchens, extensions, geysers and backup power, wired neatly, labelled and tested.
Call 012 383 2011Call to make an appointmentMon–Fri 08:00–16:00
- 5.0 from 36 Google reviews
- Since 2014
- Work to SANS 10142
Warning signs
Signs your DB board needs attention
- Breakers that trip often, or feel warm to the touch
- A burning smell, scorch marks or buzzing from the board
- Old screw-in fuses, or no earth leakage unit
- No space for new circuits after a renovation or extension
- Breakers that aren’t labelled, so nobody knows what switches what
- Adding an inverter, an air conditioner or a new geyser
Burning smell or hot breakers? Switch off the main switch if it is safe to do so and call an electrician. Don’t keep using a board that is overheating.
What we do
DB board work we do
New DB boards
Complete new boards for new builds, extensions and old installations, with space for future circuits.
Board upgrades
We replace old fuses and worn breakers, add an earth leakage unit and tidy unsafe wiring.
Extra circuits
Dedicated circuits for geysers, air conditioners, pool pumps and workshops.
Surge protection
Surge arrestors at the board to help protect appliances from lightning and supply surges.
Inverter changeover
Essential circuits wired so an inverter runs the right loads during load shedding.
Labelled and tested
Every breaker labelled and every circuit tested before we switch the power back on.
The process
What a DB board upgrade involves
We start by looking at the existing board and testing the circuits, so we know exactly what we are working with. Then we explain what needs replacing and what can stay, so you know exactly what will be done before we start.
On the day, the power is switched off while the board is changed. We tell you beforehand roughly how long it will be off, test every circuit before we switch back on, and label the board so you know what each breaker does.
All work is done to SANS 10142, the national standard for wiring South African homes and businesses.
Good to know
DB board FAQs
Can’t see your question? Call 012 383 2011 and ask the electrician directly.
How do I know if I need a DB board upgrade?
Warning signs are old screw-in fuses, no earth leakage unit, breakers that trip often, buzzing or a burning smell at the board, or a renovation that adds new circuits. We inspect your board and tell you what it needs.
How long does a DB board replacement take?
It depends on the size of the board and the condition of the wiring. We tell you how long the power will be off before we start.
Do I need an earth leakage unit?
Yes. An earth leakage unit protects people against electric shock. If your board doesn’t have one, it should be upgraded.
Can you add circuits for an inverter?
Yes. We can split essential circuits so your inverter runs lights, plugs and Wi-Fi without trying to power the geyser.
Google reviews
What Pretoria customers say
★★★★★from 36 Google reviews
Naheem★★★★★
My borehole pump was tripping the main switch. They diagnosed the problem and fixed it in no time. Will definitely recommend.
Biani B.★★★★★
Went above and beyond to assist us. Knowledgeable and practical in the way he explained exactly what was needed.
Albert L.★★★★★
A job well done. Thanks Jacques and team. I will certainly recommend you.
Planning a DB board upgrade?
Call us to make an appointment. We’ll book a time for a qualified electrician to come out to your home or business.