Your switchboard is the heart of your home’s electrical system. Older homes across the Sunshine Coast still rely on outdated ceramic fuse boards designed decades ago—long before air conditioners, home offices, solar systems, and EV chargers existed. An outdated switchboard isn't just an inconvenience; it can pose a serious fire and safety risk. At Mint Electrical, we handle the complete replacement process from start to finish—removing unsafe equipment, installing modern enclosures, and organizing your circuits for optimal safety and capacity.
You don't need to wait for something to fail before upgrading. Common signs include: Circuit breakers or fuses trip regularly, especially when running multiple appliances Your switchboard still has ceramic (rewirable) fuses instead of circuit breakers No safety switches (RCDs) fitted to every circuit Flickering lights when appliances turn on A burning smell, buzzing sound, or heat coming from the switchboard You're planning a renovation, solar installation, or EV charger and need more capacity
Many older properties still have ceramic fuse switchboards that are no longer suited to modern electrical requirements. We remove outdated components and replace them with a modern switchboard enclosure designed to provide improved protection and better circuit management. A properly upgraded switchboard gives your home a safer electrical foundation while making future upgrades easier.
Safety switches and RCBOs provide additional protection by monitoring electrical circuits and helping reduce electrical risks within your property. During a switchboard upgrade, Mint Electrical can install modern protective devices designed around your home's electrical requirements.
Modern homes use more power than ever before. Renovations, new appliances, air conditioning, solar systems and EV chargers can all increase the demand placed on your electrical system. We upgrade and organise circuits to ensure your switchboard can better support your home's current and future needs.
Planning to install solar panels? Your existing switchboard may need upgrading before your new system can be connected. Mint Electrical can assess your current switchboard and complete the required electrical upgrades to prepare your home for solar installation.
Installing an EV charger requires careful planning to ensure your home's electrical system can handle the additional demand. We help prepare residential switchboards for EV charging solutions by assessing capacity, upgrading circuits where required, and creating a safer setup for your property.
Renovations often increase the electrical requirements of a property. Additional rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, lighting systems and appliances may require extra circuits or a switchboard upgrade. Mint Electrical works alongside homeowners and builders to ensure your electrical system matches your renovated home's requirements.
We inspect your current switchboard, identify outdated components and determine the best upgrade approach for your home.
The existing switchboard components are carefully removed and prepared for replacement.
A modern enclosure is installed to safely house your updated electrical equipment
Safety switches, RCBOs and required protective equipment are installed to improve your home's electrical protection.
Circuits are upgraded where required, organised clearly and labelled correctly for easier future maintenance.
The completed switchboard upgrade is tested to ensure everything is operating correctly before the job is completed.
Your electrical system should be ready for the demands of modern living. Contact Mint Electrical today for a professional switchboard upgrade in Sunshine Coast