Safety Switches

Darebin Electrical specialises in the expert installation of safety switches to enhance electrical safety in residential settings.

Safety Switch Replacements And Upgrades

Our skilled and experienced technicians are here to assess and upgrade your electrical circuits. Stay in compliance with the latest safety regulations by upgrading old ceramic fuses and replacing original circuit breakers without RCD protection. It’s important to stay up to date with regulations to ensure the safety of everyone in the home.

We offer tailored solutions to meet your specific needs, whether it's upgrading to RCD protection or replacing faulty breakers.

To get a quote on upgrading to RCD protection or to replace existing faulty breakers, simply press the button below. Your safety matters, and we're here to make sure your electrical circuits are in good condition.

Installation of Safety Switches

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  1. Assessment: Our journey begins with a thorough assessment of your current electrical system.
  2. Installation: Our skilled technicians then proceed with the safety switches installation. This involves integrating the devices into your electrical panel or distribution board.
  3. Wiring and Connection: We ensure that the wiring is correctly connected to the safety switches, allowing them to monitor the electrical circuits and respond to faults effectively.
  4. Testing and Certification: Following the installation, we conduct comprehensive testing to confirm the proper operation of the safety switches. Once satisfied with the results, we provide you with a certification of compliance.
  5. Upgrading Older Electrical Systems:
    If you have an older electrical system that lacks safety switches, it’s crucial to consider a switchboard upgrade for enhanced protection.

Upgrading Safety Switches

It is recommended to have safety switches installed or upgraded in your electrical system to ensure enhanced protection, as these devices help prevent electrical hazards and maintain a safe environment.

Our comprehensive service includes installation, testing, and any necessary updates to guarantee that the safety switches operate effectively and provide an additional layer of safety for your property. Furthermore, during the installation or upgrade, we also conduct thorough testing to ensure that the safety switches operate flawlessly, minimising the risk of electrical faults and potential safety concerns. Your safety is our priority.

To get a quote on the replacement or installation of your safety switches, please press the button below.

Difference Between Circuit Breakers And Safety Switches.

Circuit breakers are a vital part of every switchboard within domestic homes. They serve to protect the electrical circuits and appliances from overloads, short circuiting and potential hazards.

They play a crucial role in preventing further damage to equipment, fires and ensuring safety to the premises.

Safety switches, also known as RCD’s or RCBOS differ by preventing electric shocks to the occupant. The primary function is to monitor flow of electric current and quickly disconnect the power supply when it detects any imbalance or leakage of current.

Safety switches are usually installed on circuits that are most prone to potential hazards, such as power outlets, lighting circuits, and areas where water or moisture may be present, like bathrooms and kitchens. In Melbourne safety switches are mandated by regulations to ensure a higher level of electrical safety in your home.
Safety switches protect YOU.

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Testimonials

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Green Frogs
03:48 02 Oct 25
I had a heat pump hot water system installed. They came out and actually quoted, after looking at the job which a couple of other companies wouldn't do because I needed the hot water move to a new location. They came, and completed the work without any issues. Something that I thought was going to be complicated. It was quick and easy.

Edited because I can't spell.
Response from the owner 05:54 02 Oct 25
Hi, Green. Thank you so much for leaving us a stellar review!
Victor Melder
06:20 01 Oct 25
Great Service, tradesmen always on time and know what they
are doing. I recommend them.
Response from the owner 08:26 01 Oct 25
Hi, Victor. Your feedback is highly appreciated. Thank you for the review!
Doreen Rowe
05:40 01 Oct 25
Thanks for sending Shannon to find the problem with my ducted heating. He’s a very friendly guy and got the job done. System running perfectly again.
Response from the owner 07:46 01 Oct 25
Hi, Doreen. Thanks for taking the time to share your positive experience. We truly appreciate it!
Rob Stanley-Turner
01:14 01 Oct 25
The team a Darebin Trade Services were just great, I have had them maintaining my cooling systems for over a decade now and the day came to replace it and they were on time and installed the new box in no time..Also a special thank you to the office team who alway know when i ring from my number identification and can easily handle my forever changing appointment times, thanks DTS office gals as well..Rob
Response from the owner 03:20 01 Oct 25
Hi, Rob. We are thrilled to learn that you had a positive experience with us!
Kelly Keane
06:22 22 Sep 25
Available the next day to check out my faulty heater, pity for me the news wasn't so good, but no issues with the service provided.
Response from the owner 08:28 22 Sep 25
Hi, Kelly. Thank you so much for leaving us a stellar review!
zaldy parian
00:21 22 Sep 25
The installation went well, from the unit, plumbing, and electrical stuff. Although the job was scheduled at 8AM, then moved to 9AM due to company meeting. But the guys actually arrived 10:42AM. The installation took +5hours to complete. The Reclaim Heat Pump is very quiet, it is barely making a sound. As it is just a couple of days since installation, it's too soon to give the heat pump a complete review. But I recommend Darebin Trade Service.
Response from the owner 02:27 22 Sep 25
Hi, Zaldy. Your feedback is highly appreciated. Thank you for the review!
Ian Slinger
07:15 19 Sep 25
Nick gave us advice and a detailed quote on the specific devices I asked for. They arrived on time and kept me in the loop as they were working to make sure the heat pump and aircons were where we wanted them and would look tidy. All the tradies were polite and helpful.

Can't really ask for much more.
Response from the owner 09:21 19 Sep 25
Hi, Ian. We appreciate the kind words and are glad we could provide you with a positive experience!
Robert Poyntz
01:56 16 Sep 25
Response from the owner 04:02 16 Sep 25
Hi, Robert. We appreciate the rating, and are glad we could provide you with a positive experience!
john c
23:57 11 Sep 25
Professional install, very tidy install with proper insulation and follows the Australian standards / requirements.
Response from the owner 00:24 12 Sep 25
Hi, John. Thanks for taking the time to share your positive experience. We truly appreciate it!
Solomon Michael
01:14 07 Jul 25
Excellent service.
Bridget Block
04:44 03 Jul 25
Very happy with the gas heater service by Kyle. Very professional from the confirmation texts, prompt arrival to the efficient service. Highly recommend
Geoff Fox
23:37 02 Jul 25
Provided great service and advice, as well as helping out with rebates. Slight connection issue with leak discovered but sorted quickly. Happy with service & Shaun was great help
Glenda Rowe
21:47 02 Jul 25
We’ve always used Darebin Gas as they’re 100% trustworthy and have lovely people on reception when you call and speak to a real person, not be left on hold as others seem to do! Their tradesman - in this case Cooper was excellent arriving on time within the timeframe given and replaced our old hot water service with a new one which we are very happy with!! A lovely young man indeed!!
Glenn McConnell
10:29 01 Jul 25
Arrived on time and gave good advice
Gill Cross
00:56 30 Jun 25
ollecraMM
00:54 27 Jun 25
Kyle was very helpful in explaining what the problem was and fixed it in a very short time.
Once again thank you for yor service
Lynne A
05:22 26 Jun 25
Great quality of work, thank you
Joe Annetta
03:15 26 Jun 25
Good service as problem quickly identified and resolved
Frank Ledda
03:59 06 Feb 25
Judy Quinn
02:37 06 Feb 25
Excellent efficient service
Elbert van Putten
03:51 05 Feb 25
Very pleasant experience from Nick coming out to give us a quote for a new evaporative cooling unit, up to the installation.
The install guys did a very good job, and they also took the old evap unit with them.
David Kendall
03:36 05 Feb 25
Great Company to notify if works are needed for you. Very happy with their service and work. Great Staff and HIGHLY Recommend.
Aimee Smith
21:18 31 Jan 25
Worth a review!!! Could not recommend these guys more. We were having issues with our evaporative cooling needing a service in the peak of summer with a young baby at home. Being none the wiser we called out someone from Mr Emergency (incredibly silly idea) who didn’t even get on the roof to inspect the unit and quoted us $15k for a full replacement, giving us the hard sell on the spot and trying to say that if we don’t replace we’re essentially poisoning ourselves everytime we use the unit? I’m sorry what?? THANKFULLY we found Darebin who were able to come much quicker than expected, two guys on the roof within minutes of turning up. So thorough, didn’t muck around, quickly diagnosed that we needed a single part replaced and charged us $795 for call out, parts and labour!!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR EFFICIENT WORK, you have saved us from being scammed! We will be returning customers for sure.
Christine Spits
05:56 13 Jan 25
We had a great experience with Darebin Trade Services. They were very informative and were competitive with price, but without sacrificing quality of workmanship or customer service. After being without hot water for a week we were so happy they were able to squeeze us in quickly. Thanks guys!
TDS
03:16 13 Jan 25
Had a great experience with Darebin Trade Services. From their arrival I knew we were in good hands. Tom and Pat asked us and explained everything we needed to know and the split system came up a treat. Would highly recommend Darebin Trade services if you want a split system installed professionally.
Paul T
04:23 12 Nov 24
I want to give a huge shout-out to Darebin Trade Services (also known as Darebin Hot Water) for their exceptional service. They offered the best price for the hot water unit, including installation and the removal of my old system. The installers were punctual, efficient, and left everything spotless. I was particularly impressed by their attention to detail and the quality of their work—it was truly top-notch. It felt like they genuinely cared about doing a great job, and that made all the difference. Highly recommend them!
Al
01:15 12 Nov 24
The perfect company to deal with. The lovely lady who took my call went out of her way to assist me, ringing back as promised and booking me in at a suitable time. She's a huge asset to the company, I just wish I remembered her name! 🙄
The service man was punctual, efficient and honest, a stellar service. I'll be recommending them to all who need the services they offer.
Fulton Mitchell
06:23 27 Oct 23
John Yoon
06:21 27 Oct 23
I've requested a service call about Braemar heater warranty. The service engineer came the next day, 20 minutes of work and voila, everything works, under warranty. Very professional, fast, nice and polite. I suppose, this is how service industry should look like 🙂
Lyn Emmerson
05:44 27 Oct 23
Evaporative cooling system service.
Excellent communication …. professional serviceman on time and courteous.
Annis Anderson
02:21 27 Oct 23
Craig Halloran
01:27 26 Oct 23
Great , fast service and reasonably priced
Ritesh Patel
22:54 15 Oct 23
Dave who came ontime and troubleshooted issue quickly and efficiently. He guided me and advised how Evaporate Cooler works and gives some useful tips. He also checked outside to ensure it installed correctly . Highly recommended for their quick and efficient service. Thank you Dave
Monique Crow
21:55 30 Sep 23
Highly recommend.
Very helpful with explaining my options, assisting with the government rebate process and was prompt at booking in a time to come and complete the work.

On the day of install, they turned up on time, and completed everything within expected time.
Lucy Broadbent
07:44 20 Sep 23
Easy to deal with, good communication. Got the cooler fixed pretty quickly and similarly the service of the heater. Only thing I would have liked, was for the attendant to take off his shoes when inside my home. I have a crawling toddler so very conscious of keeping my floors clean.
Deborah Jarraw
09:19 14 Sep 23
Really excellent service. I use them for all my evaporative cooling servicing and warranty repairs (I'm still under the 7 year warranty). Initially had an appointment for next week, but they called me back and managed to fit me in to a next day service. The serviceman was also really professional, friendly and knowledgeable.
Mirella Scalise
03:47 14 Aug 23
After Contacting Darebin gas for a heater issue via email, I received a very prompt and professional response via phone first thing Monday morning. They were able to help with a quick appointment time and explanation of fees etc.
The technician was able to give all the necessary information to assist with our problem, and although we chose not to have them repair it on the day( we chose to reach to manufacturer as a good will warranty repair ) Nick was very helpful to the situation. Thank you for the great service. We will highly recommended your company.
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Why Us

Our electrical department at Darebin Trade Services was established in 2021, with a clear vision to provide superior electrical solutions to residential clients.

Although we may be relatively new in the electrical domain, we have quickly established ourselves as a trusted and dependable service provider.

Our team of professionals brings together a wealth of knowledge and expertise from diverse backgrounds within the industry, allowing us to offer efficient and reliable services in electrical installations, maintenance, and repairs. We take pride in our commitment to precision and ensure that every project we undertake is carried out with meticulous attention to detail, setting a high standard for excellence in electrical services within Melbourne.

FAQ

Discover Solutions to Your Safety Switches Inquiries Right at Your Fingertips

A safety switch, also known as a Residual Current Device (RCD) or circuit breaker, is an electrical device designed to protect against electric shock and prevent electrical fires by rapidly disconnecting power when it detects a fault.
Safety switches are essential for protecting lives and property by minimising the risk of electric shocks and electrical fires. They provide an extra layer of safety in your electrical system.
Safety switches and circuit breakers serve different purposes. Safety switches monitor electrical current imbalances to prevent electric shocks, while circuit breakers protect against overloads and short circuits.
Safety switches should be installed at the main switchboard and on individual circuits.
Yes, safety switches are mandatory for residential properties across Melbourne.
Safety switches should be tested at least every three months to ensure they are functioning correctly. This can be done manually using the test button on the device.
Signs of a faulty safety switch include it tripping frequently, not resetting, or failing the test. If you encounter any of these issues, it's important to have it inspected and replaced if necessary.
Yes, safety switches can be retrofitted into older properties, and it is highly recommended to enhance electrical safety in those buildings.
Safety switches do not require routine maintenance, but regular testing is crucial to ensure they are functioning as intended.