--- title: Meter Box and Switchboard Upgrade in Five Dock description: Case Study · Five DockMeter Box and Switchboard Upgrade in Five DockRusso Electrical upgraded the electrical supply for a new induction cooker, replacing the ex url: https://russoelectrical.com.au/case-studies/meter-box-and-switchboard-upgrade-in-five-dock date_modified: 2026-10-29 author: Lord Vincent Van Mendoza language: en_US --- @import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Montserrat:wght@400;500;600;700;800;900&display=swap');.russo-meter,.russo-meter *{box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Montserrat,sans-serif!important}.russo-meter{color:#4a4a4a;background:#fff;line-height:1.65;overflow:hidden}.russo-meter .wrap{max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 22px}.russo-meter section{padding:75px 0}.russo-meter section.soft{background:#f6f8fa}.russo-meter h1,.russo-meter h2,.russo-meter h3{color:#111!important;line-height:1.2;font-weight:800!important;margin:0 0 18px}.russo-meter h1{font-size:clamp(30px,3.5vw,47px);letter-spacing:-1px}.russo-meter h1 em{font-style:normal;color:#12aef4}.russo-meter h2{font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,35px)}.russo-meter h3{font-size:18px}.russo-meter p{font-size:15px;color:#5a5a5a;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px}.russo-meter .pill{display:inline-block;border-radius:40px;background:#eaf7ff;color:#0875b7;border:1px solid #c5e8ff;padding:8px 17px;font-size:12px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:1.3px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:20px}.russo-meter .hero{padding:55px 0 70px}.russo-meter .hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;align-items:center;gap:55px}.russo-meter .hero figure,.russo-meter figure{margin:0}.russo-meter .hero img,.russo-meter .photo img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:16px;box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(9,53,105,.1)}.russo-meter figcaption{color:#68788b;font-size:13px;margin-top:13px}.russo-meter .actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:18px;margin-top:25px}.russo-meter .button{display:inline-block;padding:15px 24px;background:#1e8e3e;border-radius:8px;color:#fff!important;text-decoration:none!important;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:14px;font-weight:800}.russo-meter .phone{font-size:15px;font-weight:800;color:#093569;text-decoration:none}.russo-meter .head{text-align:center;max-width:800px;margin:0 auto 38px}.russo-meter .cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:22px}.russo-meter .card{background:white;border:1px solid #e7eef5;border-radius:18px;padding:28px;box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(9,53,105,.06)}.russo-meter .num{color:#0a7bc4;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:1.5px;font-weight:800;display:block;margin-bottom:12px}.russo-meter .photo{max-width:960px;margin:auto}.russo-meter .compare-labels{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px;margin:16px 0}.russo-meter .compare-labels span{color:#0a7bc4;font-weight:800;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:2px}.russo-meter .specs{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:18px}.russo-meter .spec{padding:26px 20px;background:white;border-radius:16px;border:1px solid #e7eef5;box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(9,53,105,.05)}.russo-meter .spec strong{display:block;font-size:23px;line-height:1.3;color:#093569;margin-bottom:12px}.russo-meter .spec p{font-size:14px;margin:0}.russo-meter .faq{max-width:880px;margin:auto}.russo-meter details{border:1px solid #e7eef5;border-radius:14px;margin:12px 0;background:white}.russo-meter summary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer;font-size:15px;font-weight:800;color:#111;padding:21px 24px}.russo-meter summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.russo-meter details p{padding:0 24px 22px}.russo-meter .related{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px}.russo-meter .related a{padding:24px;border:1px solid #e7eef5;border-radius:16px;background:#fff;color:#0a7bc4;text-decoration:none;font-weight:800}.russo-meter .cta{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#093569,#0b1220);border-radius:22px;padding:48px}.russo-meter .cta h2{color:white!important}.russo-meter .cta p,.russo-meter .cta .phone{color:#fff}@media(max-width:850px){.russo-meter .hero-grid,.russo-meter .cards,.russo-meter .related{grid-template-columns:1fr}.russo-meter .specs{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.russo-meter section{padding:55px 0}.russo-meter .hero-grid{gap:30px}.russo-meter .cta{padding:30px 24px}}@media(max-width:520px){.russo-meter .specs{grid-template-columns:1fr}} Case Study · Five Dock # Meter Box and Switchboard Upgrade in Five Dock Russo Electrical upgraded the electrical supply for a new induction cooker, replacing the existing meter box and switchboard and installing new electrical protection, consumer mains, earthing and a dedicated oven circuit. [Request a Quote](https://russoelectrical.com.au/request-a-quote/)[(02) 5839 3156](tel:+61258393156)![Before and after meter box and switchboard upgrade in Five Dock](https://russoelectrical.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Meter-box-replacement-before-and-after.webp)Meter box replacement — before on the left, after on the right. Project Summary ## What We Did 01 / WORK REQUESTED ### Upgrade electrical supply Upgrade the electrical supply for a new induction cooker. 02 / WORK COMPLETED ### New meter box and switchboard Replaced the existing meter box and switchboard with a new 600 × 600 mm enclosure, Hager electrocution safety devices (RCBOs), new earthing and 16 mm² single-phase consumer mains. A dedicated oven circuit was also installed. 03 / RESULT ### Tested and labelled The new meter box and switchboard were tested and labelled as part of the upgrade. Before & After ## Meter Box Replacement Before on the left, after on the right. ![Existing meter box before upgrade and replacement 600 by 600 millimetre meter box after installation](https://russoelectrical.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Meter-box-replacement-before-and-after.webp)BEFOREAFTERBefore: existing meter box and switchboard. After: new meter box and switchboard following the upgrade. Installation Details ## What Was Installed **600 × 600 mm** New meter box enclosure **Hager RCBOs** Electrocution safety devices on the new switchboard **16 mm²** New single-phase consumer mains **Oven circuit** A new dedicated circuit, plus new earthing Frequently Asked Questions ## Five Dock Switchboard Upgrade FAQs Why was the electrical supply upgraded? The work was requested to upgrade the electrical supply for a new induction cooker. What switchboard protection was installed? Hager electrocution safety devices (RCBOs) were installed on the new switchboard. Was new earthing installed? Yes. The work included new earthing, 16 mm² single-phase consumer mains and a dedicated oven circuit. Was the new meter box tested? Yes. The new meter box and switchboard were tested and labelled as part of the upgrade. Explore More ## Related Russo Electrical Pages [More Case Studies](https://russoelectrical.com.au/case-studies/)[Electrician in Five Dock](https://russoelectrical.com.au/five-dock-electrician/)[Request an Electrical Quote](https://russoelectrical.com.au/request-a-quote/) Get in Touch ## Need a Meter Box or Switchboard Upgrade in Five Dock? Contact Russo Electrical for a quote. Call (02) 5839 3156. [Request a Quote](https://russoelectrical.com.au/request-a-quote/)[Call (02) 5839 3156](tel:+61258393156)