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As Melbourne’s trusted electrical specialists, Prolec Electrical & Air Conditioning Services provides complete mains upgrade services so your property can meet today’s electrical needs. Many older homes and buildings lack the infrastructure for modern appliances, including air conditioners, smart systems, and ev charger installation. A mains upgrade improves your property’s capacity, safety, and reliability.
What is a Mains Upgrade? A mains upgrade means replacing old or inadequate cabling between your switchboard and the supply point, whether overhead or underground. This process ensures your property has the right electrical capacity for modern appliances and supports safe switchboard installations.
When Do You Need a Mains Upgrade?
- Frequent power outages or tripping circuits.
- Flickering lights or overloaded circuits.
- Renovations requiring additional power capacity.
- Installation of high-demand appliances like spas, solar panels, or EV chargers.
Why Choose Prolec for Mains Upgrades?
- Licensed Professionals: Our fully accredited electricians ensure all switchboard upgrades and electrical modifications comply with Australian standards and safety regulations.
- Comprehensive Service: From liaising with utility providers to completing the upgrade, we handle everything for you.
- Future-Proofing Your Property: Upgrading to a 63A single-phase or three-phase power supply ensures your home or business is ready for future energy needs.
Trust Prolec to deliver safe and efficient mains upgrades that enhance the functionality of your property. Get in touch today for an obligation-free quote.
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FAQ – Mains Upgrades in Melbourne
A mains upgrade involves replacing or upgrading the main electrical cables and infrastructure that connect your property’s switchboard to the electricity grid. It’s necessary when your home’s power demand increases—such as adding new appliances, renovating, installing electric vehicle chargers, or if you have old, unsafe wiring like cotton-insulated cables that no longer meet safety standards.
Common signs include frequent circuit overloads, flickering lights, tripping breakers, or if your property still uses outdated or deteriorated wiring. Homes older than 30–50 years, especially those with original cables or fuse boxes, often require mains upgrades to ensure safety and compliance with current regulations.
Upgrading your mains supply increases electrical capacity, improves safety, reduces fire risk, and allows for the installation of modern appliances and technologies. It also ensures your property meets current Victorian safety standards and can add value to your home.
The process includes an initial assessment, application and approvals with your electricity distributor, installation of new mains cabling (overhead or underground), possible switchboard upgrades, and final inspection for compliance. Costs for a standard single-phase overhead upgrade typically range from $4,500–$7,000, while underground upgrades can range from $7,000–$12,000, depending on complexity and site requirements.
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