Electricians in Ballina, NSW
Electrical work and data cabling for homes and businesses in Ballina and across the Northern Rivers. Repairs, switchboards, lighting, solar, EV chargers, air conditioning and new builds all sit on the same list.
- Electrical and data cabling work
- Ballina and the Northern Rivers
- Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4pm
- Twelve services, repairs to EV chargers
About Switched On Electrical & Data Services
We are based at Unit 9/1 Stinson St in Ballina and work out across the Northern Rivers, from Evans Head and Woodburn in the south to Byron Bay and Mullumbimby in the north. Electrical work and data cabling are done side by side, so a job that needs a new circuit and a cable run to the same room is one conversation.
Most of the work starts at the switchboard. That is where the main switch, the safety switches and every circuit in the building begin, and it tells us what the rest of the job will involve before we touch a cable.
More about Switched On Electrical & Data ServicesWhat we do
Our Electrical and Data Services in Ballina
12 of them. From a power point that has stopped working to a full rewire, an EV charger or a rack of data cabling, here is the range of work we take on. Each one has its own page with what is included and how the job runs.
Electrical repairs
Finding and fixing faulty power points, switches, tripping circuits and dead lights, from one failed outlet to a circuit that keeps dropping out.
Data cabling
Data points, Cat6 runs, patch panels and racks for homes and small offices, cabled neatly so wired devices and Wi-Fi access points get a solid connection.
Lighting installation
Downlights, pendants, outdoor and feature lighting fitted and wired, including LED swaps for old halogen and fluorescent fittings in homes and shops.
Switchboard upgrades
Replacing old ceramic fuse boards and overloaded switchboards with modern breakers and RCDs, so every circuit is protected and there is room for new loads.
Smoke detector installation
Hardwired, interconnected smoke alarms fitted in hallways, near bedrooms and in living areas, so when one alarm sounds all the others sound with it.
Solar system installation
Rooftop panels, an inverter and the wiring between them fitted to the house, with the connection made at the switchboard and the system running.
Air conditioning
Split system air conditioners mounted and wired on their own circuit, with the indoor and outdoor units connected, run up and tested.
Emergency electrical
Tripping power, dead circuits, burning smells and storm damage handled by finding the fault, making it safe and restoring what can be restored.
EV chargers and battery installations
Wall-mounted EV chargers and home batteries wired in at the switchboard, with the cable path and circuit protection worked out first.
Commercial electrical
Fit-outs, lighting, power and data for shops, cafes, offices and workshops, planned around the layout of the space and its existing switchboard.
Generator changeover
Manual changeover switches and outdoor inlets that connect a portable generator to the house safely, without sending power back out to the street.
New builds and renovations
Rough-in and fit-off wiring for new houses, extensions and renovations, planned from the building plans through to the final switchboard.
How it works
How a job runs
Tell us what you see
Call or email and say what is happening: which room, what has stopped, and whether anything has tripped, buzzed or smelled hot. A photo of the switchboard with the cover closed helps us picture the job before anyone drives out.
Look, then plan the work
The job is planned around what is actually there: the age of the board, where the cable can run, and what the circuit has to carry. The plan covers what gets switched off, for how long, and what will be left tidy at the end.
Work, test and hand over
The power is isolated before any wiring is touched. The new work is tested before it is switched back on, and we walk you through what was done and what each switch now controls.
Serving Ballina and The Surrounding Areas
Where we work
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I send before someone visits?
A short description of what is happening and which suburb you are in is the main thing. A photo of the switchboard with the cover closed, and one of the spot where the work is needed, lets us see the age of the installation and the layout. If an appliance or unit is involved, send its make and model.
How do I describe a fault over the phone?
Say which room or circuit is affected and what you noticed first, such as lights flickering, a switch tripping or a smell of burning. Mention whether it happens all the time or only when a particular appliance is running. If there is smoke, fire or someone has been hurt, call 000 first.
What days and hours are you open?
We are open Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4pm, and closed on Saturday and Sunday. You can call 0468 051 006 or email enquires@switchedonelectrical.com.au. If you email, put your suburb and what is going on in the first lines.
Which areas do you cover?
We are based in Ballina and work across the Northern Rivers. That includes Lennox Head, Skennars Head, Alstonville, Wollongbar, Byron Bay, Bangalow, Lismore, Mullumbimby, Woodburn, Evans Head and Broadwater. If you are somewhere nearby, call and ask.
What does a switchboard upgrade involve?
The power is switched off, the old board is taken out and a new board goes in with the circuits moved across. Safety switches are fitted to the circuits and each circuit is labelled. Older boards sometimes hide extra wiring, which becomes visible once the cover is off.
Can a power point be added where I need one?
Usually, yes. It depends on where the nearest circuit is, whether that circuit can carry the extra load, and how the cable can reach the spot through the roof space, the wall cavity or under the floor. A photo of the wall and a note of what you want to plug in is enough to start.
What if my safety switch keeps tripping?
Unplug everything on the affected circuit and reset the switch once. If it holds, plug appliances back in one at a time, since a faulty appliance is a common cause. If it trips again with nothing plugged in, leave it off and call us, because the fault is in the wiring or a fitting.
What do I need to know about smoke alarm basics?
Alarms belong in hallways and near bedrooms, and interconnected alarms sound together when one detects smoke. Mains powered alarms with a battery backup are common in newer homes. Most alarms have a date printed on the back, so check it, and call us if yours is old or does not sound when tested.
How are data points run?
A network cable, usually Cat6, runs from a central point such as a patch panel or a rack to a wall outlet in each room. It goes through the roof space or wall cavity, is terminated at both ends and is tested. Tell us which rooms need a point and where the router or rack will sit.
Do you work with solar and batteries?
Yes. Solar system installation and battery installation are both on our list of work. Both connect through the switchboard and meter box, so a photo of those and the make of any inverter or battery you have in mind is a useful start.
What is involved in an EV charger install?
The charger needs its own circuit from the switchboard, and the cable has to run from the board to wherever the car parks. We look at the board for spare space and at the distance to the garage or carport. Send a photo of the board and the make and model of the charger.
What should I know before an air conditioner install?
Decide which room the unit serves and where the outdoor unit can sit, since the pipes and cable have to connect the two. The switchboard needs a circuit with enough capacity for the unit. Send the make and model if you have chosen one, and a photo of the board and the wall where the indoor unit will go.
Call 0468 051 006
Request Your Electrical Quote in Ballina
Describe the job in a sentence or two, or send a photo of the switchboard or the spot that needs the work. We are open Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4pm.
0468 051 006Monday to Friday 7:30am to 4pm
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