Keep Your Electrical Systems Safe With Professionally Installed Safety Switches

Electrical safety switches are one of the most important parts of your safety system, but most people don’t consider their safety switches until something goes wrong. 

At Triforce Electrical, we install safety switches that protect you, your home, or business from potential life-threatening hazards. If you’re building, renovating or having issues with your existing safety switches, our licensed electricians can help!

Call our team today on 1300 538 270 or fill out our online enquiry form for electrical services across Brisbane, Logan, Redland and Gold Coast.

What is a Safety Switch ? Is it Compulsory? 

A safety switch, also known as a residual current device (RCD) or RCD safety switch is a device that protects you from electric shocks. If it senses a problem like a damaged cable, wet power point or faulty appliance, it quickly shuts off the power to keep you safe. 

In Queensland, having safety switches is compulsory on all power circuits. Some older homes don’t have enough protection or only have one switch, meaning only some circuits are protected. In this case, you need a new safety switch installation,, upgrade or replacement if: 

• Your home only has one RCD instead of multiple.
• You’ve added new appliances or circuits.
• You're renovating or extending your home.
• Your switchboard is older or hasn’t been inspected in years.

Even if your home has a safety switch, at Triforce Electrical we recommend adding extras for each main circuit. 

What Do I Do if my Safety Switch Keeps Tripping 

If your safety switch keeps tripping, it means it is doing its job, but also can highlight that there might be an underlying electrical fault. Common causes include:

• Faulty appliances
• Water leaks affecting wiring
• Damaged or worn power cords
• Overloaded circuits
• Faulty sockets, lights or switches
• Nuisance tripping from older wiring

If this occurs, unplug all appliances in the area and reset the switch. You can also reconnect them one after the other to find the fault. If it continues, call one of our licensed electricians. Our team provides fast safety switch fault finding, call us today on 1300 538 270.

RCD Safety Switches 

An RCD safety switch constantly monitors electrical currents and the moment it detects an imbalance it will disconnect the circuit. This switch prevents electrocution which a standard circuit breaker or old fuse cannot do. Both RCD’s and safety switches offer the same protection and function in similar ways. If you need more information, don’t hesitate to call our electricians today!

Safety Switch Installation for New Homes and Electrical Upgrades 

Are you building a new home? Renovating? Or simply looking to upgrade your switchboard? Then a new safety switch installation is recommended. We can install safety switches on everything from power circuits, lighting circuits, and air conditioning circuits, to appliance circuits.

As it is compulsory for safety switches on all power points in Queensland, we also install safety switches for the high-risk areas of your home including:

• Bathrooms
• Kitchens
• Outdoor areas
• Garages
• Workshops
• Pool areas

Anywhere water and electricity can meet, a safety switch upgrade is critical. Our electricians ensure every outlet, appliance, and circuit meets current Queensland electrical standards and we’ll walk you through how to test and reset your switch so you’re confident using it.

Safety Switch Repairs & Replacements 

If your safety switch is not working, trips constantly, or refuses to reset, it may need repair or full replacement. A faulty RCD is a major safety hazard and should never be ignored. Common repair or replacement signs include:

• Burning smell or heat coming from your switchboard
• RCD won’t reset
• Visible damage
• Frequent unexplained tripping
• Old or outdated devices
• Only one RCD covering the entire home

At Triforce Electrical, we will identify the electrical fault and recommend the best solution whether it’s repairs, replacements, switchboard upgrades, or rewiring. Call our electricians today on 1300 538 270.

Safety Switch Testing & Maintenance

Like anything electrical, safety switch testing is essential to keep your home protected. RCDs contain mechanical parts, and those parts can wear down or fail over time. At Triforce Electrical, our testing and maintenance services include, testing trip speed, appliances, wiring, circuits and overall compliance.

How Often Do I Need Them Tested?

For Queensland homes, the general recommendation is:

• Press the test button every 3 months
• Have professional electrical testing every 1–2 years

If you need a safety switch test or simply need maintenance, our team can help. Call us today!

Keep Your Home Safe With Triforce Electrical

At the end of the day, your safety switch is not something you want to gamble with. Whether you’re dealing with tripping circuits, planning a renovation, or simply want to make sure your home is properly protected, Triforce Electrical has you covered.

We’re a local team who genuinely care about doing things properly. We explain everything in plain language, keep our pricing transparent, and treat every home like it’s our own.

If you’re unsure about your switchboard, your safety switch keeps tripping, or you’d like us to test, repair or upgrade your system, we’re here to help.

Call us today on 1300 538 270 or fill out our online enquiry form!