Installation of Industrial Switchboard

Project Background

The team at K&M Electrical recently completed a comprehensive upgrade of an industrial switchboard for the Penrose Business Park. The switchboard had originally been installed in the late 1970s and due to multiple issues with switching and isolation required a full replacement. The initial assessment revealed melted cabling, deteriorating insulation, and blackened connections from terminals catching fire due to power imbalances.

Project Description

The Penrose project included removing the old switchboard, installing a new one with seismic provisions, and replacing or repairing damaged parts. Concrete was poured to level the floor, installation of new RCD connections, identified and labelled circuits, and upgraded terminals to lugged terminations. Additionally, we installed a power analyser for 3-phase circuit load balancing and conducted thorough load testing.

Project Outcome

The project concluded with successful testing of all circuits and RCD safety devices, ensuring the switchboard is now safe, efficient, and compliant with current standards.

Client

Penrose Business Park

Location

Penrose

Date

July 2023

Services

Industrial Services
Switchboard Installation