Enhance the Electrical Capacity of Your Home or Workplace with our Power Upgrade Services
Electrical power upgrades are a vital aspect of modern living, especially when the demand for electricity continues to grow. O’Shea Electrical specialises in providing comprehensive power upgrade services for both homes and workplaces in Melbourne.
Our team of licensed electricians is dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions, ensuring your property has the necessary load capacity to support multiple electrical appliances simultaneously.
Expect a courtesy call 30 minutes before your scheduled booking to confirm our electrician's arrival.
All our electricians hold A-grade qualifications, allowing them to carry out work independently.
Each electrical service is accompanied by an electrical safety certificate, ensuring compliance and safety.
If you reside in an older home and are planning renovations, a mains power upgrade becomes essential. O’Shea Electrical specialises in residential mains upgrades, ensuring a safe, consistent, and adequate power supply to meet your evolving electrical requirements.
Not every power problem points to the mains, but a number of common situations do. Here's what typically triggers a mains power upgrade in a Melbourne home or workplace:
If you're ticking more than one of these boxes, an assessment before any work begins will save you time and money down the track. Our electricians will give you a straight answer on whether a mains upgrade is genuinely needed or whether your existing supply can handle the job.
EV ownership is growing fast across Melbourne, and one of the first questions new owners ask is whether their home's electrical system can handle a dedicated charger.
Standard 10A power point
Fine for a slow trickle, but not practical for daily use.
Level 2 wall charger
Around 40km of range per hour - a similar sustained draw to a large air conditioner.
For older Melbourne homes with the original mains cabling, that load can push the system past its limits, especially with other appliances running at the same time.
Before installing an EV charger, our electricians assess your mains capacity and switchboard condition. In many cases, an electrical power upgrade or switchboard upgrade is needed first. It's also a good time to discuss surge protection, as EV chargers and vehicle electronics are worth protecting.
A mains power upgrade involves enhancing the cables between your switchboard/meter box and the point of supply, whether it’s a power pole or an underground green box located on the street. This upgrade allows for the safe use of more power, accommodating items like air conditioning, pools, solar panels, spas, and other high-demand electrical devices.
Upgrades become necessary when the maximum demand exceeds the current rating of existing consumer mains, especially in older houses. These houses were not originally designed to handle multiple air conditioner units, solar equipment, or luxury items such as pools and spas. Additionally, multi-phase upgrades may be needed for granny flat layouts, large sheds, or specific equipment with high power requirements.
Notification:
Notify both Jemena and your retailer about the planned power upgrade.
Availability Check:
Verify the availability of the upgrade before commencing work.
Work Execution:
As the electrical contractor, O’Shea Electrical performs the upgrade, and Energex handles meters and final connections.
Modern homes require larger electricity supplies due to increased heating, cooling, and electrical appliance usage. Upgrading to a 63A single-phase or 3-phase power ensures your house has the capacity for new circuits, appliances, or an electric vehicle fast-charging station.
Supply upgrades are complex processes involving paperwork, organization, and coordination with various parties. O’Shea Electrical manages the entire process for you, handling applications, liaising with electricity distributors, and ensuring a smooth disconnection and reconnection of your supply.
They’re related, but not the same thing. A mains power upgrade increases how much power comes into your property from the street. A switchboard upgrade controls how that power is distributed once it’s inside – replacing old fuses with modern circuit breakers and safety switches.
Sometimes you need one, sometimes both. We’ll assess your setup and tell you exactly what’s required.
Choose O’Shea Electrical for your power upgrade needs in Melbourne, and experience reliable, qualified, and safe electrical solutions. Contact us today to discuss your requirements and schedule your power upgrade project.
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