Our licensed father–son team uses the latest testing equipment to pinpoint the exact cause of your electrical issue. From tripping RCDs and faulty wiring to damaged circuits or overloaded systems.
If an existing safety switch is faulty, damaged, ageing or fails the appropriate testing, we can replace it with a suitable new device and test the circuit afterwards.
If an older switchboard doesn’t have the space, configuration or equipment required for modern RCD protection, we can assess whether alterations or a more comprehensive switchboard upgrade are needed.
Adding a new circuit for an air conditioner, oven, power points, outdoor equipment or other electrical installation may also require appropriate circuit and RCD protection. We can take care of this as part of the new electrical work.
A switch you hope never has to save you
Safety switches are designed to respond when an electrical fault creates a risk of electric shock. It’s a small device performing an incredibly important job in the background.
Don’t assume you’re protected
Seeing circuit breakers inside your switchboard doesn’t necessarily tell you everything about the protection provided to each circuit. We can inspect your switchboard, identify your existing RCD protection and recommend upgrades where required.
Is your switchboard keeping up?
Electrical safety requirements and the way we use electricity at home have changed considerably over the years. If you have an older switchboard, we can assess its existing protection and determine whether an upgrade is appropriate.
Because electrical faults don’t send invitations
You can’t predict when an appliance, cable or electrical component might develop a fault. Appropriate RCD protection provides an important additional safeguard when something unexpectedly goes wrong.
Installed properly. Tested properly.
Installing an RCD is only part of the job. Appropriate testing helps verify that the device and electrical installation are operating correctly before we consider the work complete.
As a courtesy service to our clients, we provide a complimentary electrical safety inspection with any service. This is to ensure your home isn’t displaying any major electrical safety concerns that could put you and your family in danger. At Limelight Electrix, we strive to resolve any issues before a problem can occur.
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We believe the electrical maintenance industry needs a higher level of workmanship, customer service and communication.
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Would highly recommend Brad and his team for any electrical work. We have just used Limelight again to complete a variety of work at our recently purchased house, this will be about the fifth time we have used them and every time we cannot fault Brads work.
Whilst you may find cheaper quotes, you won’t find better quality – something we weren’t willing to comprise when dealing with electricity, not to mention presentation of our house. We had one minor hiccup with a phone line, they were straight back out to resolve it at no cost. They always call on the way to the job and stick to the agreed times.
Would highly recommend Brad and his team for any electrical work. We have just used Limelight again to complete a variety of work at our recently purchased house, this will be about the fifth time we have used them and every time we cannot fault Brads work.
Whilst you may find cheaper quotes, you won’t find better quality – something we weren’t willing to comprise when dealing with electricity, not to mention presentation of our house. We had one minor hiccup with a phone line, they were straight back out to resolve it at no cost. They always call on the way to the job and stick to the agreed times.
We don’t run across the entirety of Perth’s metro area giving out quotes all day – because we keep things local, we’re able to spend less time in the van, longer on the job and keep our prices reasonable.
$0 call-out, with fixed priced quotes that will always match the final bill.
We’re based in Booragoon and service most suburbs South of the River.
An RCD (Residual Current Device), commonly called a safety switch, is designed to quickly disconnect the electricity supply when it detects certain types of current leakage.
This provides an important additional layer of protection against electric shock.
In residential electrical work, the terms are often used interchangeably.
RCD is the technical term for the protective device, while “safety switch” is the term most homeowners are familiar with.
They protect against different electrical risks.
A circuit breaker is primarily designed to protect wiring and electrical circuits against overloads and short circuits.
An RCD is designed to provide additional protection against electric shock caused by certain types of electrical faults.
Modern RCBOs can combine both functions in a single device.
An RCBO combines residual-current protection and overcurrent protection in one device.
This allows an individual circuit to have protection against certain electrical leakage faults as well as overloads and short circuits.
Take a look at your switchboard. RCDs and RCBOs will generally have a test button and identifying information on the device, but it isn’t always obvious to a homeowner which circuits are protected.
Limelight Electrix can inspect your switchboard and identify exactly what protection you currently have.
The requirements depend on the electrical installation and the work being carried out.
Modern electrical installations have broader RCD protection requirements than many older homes were originally built with.
If you’re unsure about your property, we can assess your existing switchboard and advise what upgrades may be required.
There are numerous possible causes, including a faulty appliance, damaged wiring, moisture, an electrical fault or an issue with the protective device itself.
If an RCD repeatedly trips, continually resetting it isn’t a solution.
Fault finding can help identify what’s actually causing the problem.
Sometimes an individual appliance can be identified as the cause, but repeated RCD tripping can also indicate a problem with the fixed electrical installation.
If the cause isn’t obvious, particularly if the RCD won’t reset, it’s best to have the problem investigated by a licensed electrician.
Safety switches should be tested periodically using their test button in accordance with applicable guidance and the manufacturer’s instructions. If you’re unsure how to test yours or an RCD doesn’t operate as expected during testing, have it checked by a licensed electrician.
