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Keeping Melbourne Homes Powered, Safe and Future-Ready
It’s been a busy few weeks for the O’Shea Electrical crew, with our Melbourne electricians out on the road helping homeowners modernise their properties, improve efficiency, and prepare for the warmer months ahead. From power upgrades and electrical switchboard upgrades to hot water system repairs and complete rewires, here’s a look at some of our recent success stories across Melbourne.
Power Upgrade in Brunswick: Bringing an Older Home Into the Future
When Mark A. from Brunswick decided to transition to an all-electric home, he quickly realised his existing power supply wasn’t capable of supporting the new appliances. That’s when he called O’Shea Electrical, where our fully licensed Melbourne electricians and our experienced gas plumbers from O’Shea Plumbing worked seamlessly together under one roof.
Older areas like Brunswick often come with ageing infrastructure and limited supply capacity. After a detailed assessment, our project team carefully calculated Mark’s energy requirements and collaborated with the supply authority to negotiate an upgrade of his system to a three-phase supply. The result? A smooth, efficient power upgrade that set his home up for the future without disruption or downtime.
Pinpoint Fault Detection Without the Mess
In another job, Mrs B. faced a frustrating issue: her power kept tripping, and no one could pinpoint the cause. Our team traced the problem from the main switchboard at the top of a steep driveway to a damaged underground cable that ran beneath the exposed aggregate concrete driveway.
Rather than resorting to costly, messy and impractical excavation, our electricians used advanced diagnostic equipment, including a Time Domain Reflectometer (TDR) and “Thumper” fault locator, to detect the exact point of damage without unnecessary digging. Once we located the damaged section, we installed a new underground service pit for future access and made watertight resin crimp joints to reconnect the supply.
Throughout the process, we kept Mrs B’s essential power running using a generator, ensuring comfort and safety while we completed repairs.
Switchboard and Air Conditioning Installation in a Day
With summer just around the corner, Mr H. decided it was time to make his home more comfortable. Top of the list? A new split air conditioner, but his old switchboard couldn’t handle the extra load of another electrical system. He called O’Shea Electrical for a same-day electrical switchboard upgrade and installation.
Our electricians replaced the old switchboard with a modern, RCD-protected switchboard and then installed the new air conditioning system, completing the full job from start to finish within a single day. By evening, his home was cool, comfortable, and ready for summer.
Hot Water and Energy Upgrades in Hawthorn
Mrs M. from Hawthorn initially contacted us about a faulty gas hot water system, but our inspection revealed her old gas unit was costing her far more in energy bills than necessary, and she wondered if it might be time to go electric. We proposed transitioning her entire home from gas to electric.
Our Melbourne electricians came up with a complete plan. First, we upgraded the old Bakelite ceramic fuse panel to a modern RCD-protected electrical switchboard, then installed new circuits to power an energy-efficient electric hot water system and induction cooktop. Meanwhile, our gas plumber Hawthorn team handled the safe disconnect of the gas fittings.
The result was a modern, energy-efficient setup that improved safety, reduced costs, and supported her goal of going fully electric.
A Team That Handles It All
from mains upgrades in Brunswick to fault finding in Melbourne’s suburbs, switchboard replacements, and emergency hot water repairs. We’re proud to be the team people call when they need trusted electricians and plumbers in Melbourne, the kind who take care of everything, from the first inspection to the final cleanup.
Because at the end of the day, it’s not just about fixing problems, it’s about making homes safer, more efficient, and ready for the future. Need a reliable team for your next electrical or plumbing upgrade? Contact O’Shea Electrical today on (03) 9900 1010 or O’Shea Plumbing on (03) 9888 2887, Melbourne’s trusted experts in smart, safe, and future-ready electrical and plumbing solutions.
