RCBOs vs RCDs – What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
A circuit breaker protects your wiring and appliances from overloads or short circuits — but not you.
If you're living in an older property with only basic breakers or ceramic fuses, it means your home won’t trip during an electric shock.
That’s why many homeowners search for:
"How do I know if my switchboard is safe in South Australia?"
The answer is — it depends on what’s installed.
✅ What Is an RCBO and Why Do We Use Them?
An RCBO is a device that combines an RCD and a circuit breaker in one unit.
We use RCBOs in all modern switchboard installations because they provide:
Full circuit protection
Shock safety
Ease of identifying faults
Fewer unnecessary power outages
When we do a switchboard upgrade in Craigmore, Gawler, or surrounding suburbs, we install RCBOs to make sure you’re covered properly.
Homeowners often Google:
"What’s the safest type of switchboard for my home?"
"How do I upgrade my switchboard in Gawler?"
"Do I need RCBOs in South Australia?"
The answer is yes — and we’ll make it simple.
🧠 Why This Is Especially Important for Older Homes
If your home was built before 2000, there’s a high chance your switchboard:
Has no RCDs
Shares multiple circuits on one breaker
Can’t handle today’s power usage
Is not compliant with current electrical safety standards in SA
We commonly upgrade switchboards in Freeling, Kapunda, Roseworthy, and other rural suburbs, where older switchboards and cotton cabling are still in place.
📍 We provide switchboard upgrades with RCBOs in:
Craigmore, Blakeview, Munno Para
Gawler, Evanston, Willaston
Elizabeth Vale, Davoren Park, Hillbank
Salisbury, Golden Grove, Roseworthy, and surrounding areas
📲 Searching for an electrician to upgrade your switchboard safely and properly?
We’ll take care of it from start to finish — including testing, certification, and cleanup.
👉 Book Online Now
📞 Call Ben at Feltus Electrical: 0490 383 605