Electricians for plug-in solar checks in WA
You do not need an electrician to plug in a compliant kit under the draft rules. But if your switchboard is old, unlabelled or in unknown condition, the draft says to have a licensed electrician inspect it first.
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Licensed WA electricians can list their plug-in solar checks for free. Licence numbers are checked before a listing goes up.
Electricians: get listed freeWhat a plug-in solar check is likely to cover
- Whether the switchboard has modern protection, such as RCDs or RCBOs on each circuit.
- The condition of the power point you plan to use, and the circuit behind it.
- Clear labelling of the circuits on the switchboard.
- Upgrading old safety switches or the switchboard if needed. That work must be done by a licensed electrician.
The government is also asking whether a check should be compulsory before anyone uses a plug-in system. The final rules will settle that. More in do I need an electrician?