Metering
Residential and Commercial Units, Duplexes and Granny Flats
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Since 2017, a Type 4 digital meter has been mandatory for properties when a new or replacement meter is required. It is a digital electricity meter that captures usage in intervals and sends that information to electricity retailers.
To accommodate the installation of these meters, it is often necessary to upgrade components of dated electrical switchboards. The most common upgrades are related to Service Protection Devices (SPDs), Meter Protection Devices (MPDs), main switches and defective cabling.
Ageing residential and commercial units can benefit from upgrading their main switchboard in conjunction with having their meters replaced. These upgrades involve coordination with tenants, removal of non-compliant and hazardous components and installation of new switchboards including meters.
With over a decade of experience upgrading properties across the greater Sydney region, our team at Valour Services is dedicated to delivering high quality electrical solutions tailored to your needs. Contact us today to discuss how we can help improve your electrical safety, power and reliability.
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Three Benefits of Updating your Meter and Switchboard
Installing a Type 4 meter is a great opportunity to update crucial components of your electrical system. Here are 3 of the main benefits.
Safety and
compliance
Switchboards installed before the 1980s were built to less stringent requirements and often fall short of modern standards. Asbestos was widely used in electrical components and cable insulation from that period is known to break down. Additionally, tenancies generally shared Service Fuses. Updating the switchboard during the meter upgrade will improve electrical safety and bring the installation into compliance.
No more estimates and unwanted property access
Type 4 meters do not need to be manually read. They have a communication module which allows the electricity retailer to provide a bill that accurately reflects usage. This means that you will no longer have estimated bills or meter readers accessing the property.
More power and
reliability
Over time, our electrical use has increased significantly. Often, the electrical cables servicing tenancies are undersized for today’s requirements. Updating the cables and protection devices during a meter upgrade will ensure a reliable and adequate power supply.
Three-Step Meter and Switchboard Upgrade
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Once you’ve contacted us, we’ll provide you with an itemised quote specific to your needs. You can also schedule an appointment for an obligation free consultation.
Upgrade your Meter and Switchboard
Our experienced electricians will upgrade your meter and switchboard to meet the highest standards of safety and performance, ensuring you peace of mind.
How Much Does a Meter and Switchboard Upgrade Cost?
The costs associated with upgrading your meter and switchboard can vary significantly depending on several factors. In situations where only minor upgrades are necessary, costs commence from a few hundred dollars e.g. extra fuses for granny flats and duplexes.
For residential and commercial units that require additional upgrades the costs can range into the thousands with the main cost components being:
- Number of tenancies: Each tenancy requires a Meter Protection Device (MPD) and a compliant main switch.
- Existing switchboard: The main switchboard must have a suitable Service Protection Device (SPD) for the existing cabling.
- Associated works: These include cabling upgrades, asbestos removal, switchboard manufacture and Network fees.
For an accurate and tailored quote specific to your requirements, we recommend an obligation-free consultation. Our team will provide a transparent, upfront quote covering all aspects of the installation.
Lifetime Workmanship Guarantee
Our services come with a written Lifetime Workmanship Guarantee.
“We commit to covering repair or replacement costs of any supplied equipment that has become faulty, due to our oversight, for the lifetime of the installation”.”
We provide this guarantee for two reasons. Firstly, we want to give our clients peace of mind, knowing that their installation has been thoughtfully planned and carefully executed. Secondly, we want to show our clients that we believe in the training of our team and will stand behind their workmanship.
