Old or crowded DB boards struggle with today’s loads and Gweru’s fluctuating supply. We upgrade and tidy your board, add proper protection, and label everything so it’s easy to live with and simple to maintain. Safe, practical work that fits local conditions.
First, we assess what you’ve got: breakers, wiring sizes, earth continuity, and any “add-on” inverter or generator feeds. Then we propose a clear plan — new enclosure if needed, correct breaker curves, RCDs/RCBOs, surge protection, and clean cable management.
RCDs (earth leakage) save lives, but nuisance tripping is common when they’re badly selected or wired. We separate circuits sensibly, balance loads, and install the right devices so trips mean something and faults are easy to find.
Gweru’s grid can spike when power returns. We fit Type 1/2 surge protection at the DB and advise point-of-use protection for sensitive equipment. Proper earthing and bonding complete the picture so your protections actually work.
Have a generator or inverter feeding the board? We add a safe changeover/ATS, correct neutral arrangements, and clear labelling to prevent back-feed. No guesswork — just a neat, documented setup that anyone can understand.
We work across Ascot, Ridgemont, Kopje, Windsor Park, and Nehosho, as well as CBD and Mkoba. Expect tidy wiring, a clear handover, and practical advice you can use day to day.
FAQs
How do I know if my DB board needs an upgrade?
Signs include frequent nuisance trips, warm breakers, burnt smells, mixed-match breakers, or “flying” add-ons for generators/inverters. If the board is cramped or unlabeled, or lacks RCDs and surge protection, an upgrade is due.
What’s the difference between RCDs and RCBOs?
An RCD protects multiple circuits from earth leakage, while an RCBO combines earth-leakage and over-current protection per circuit. RCBOs reduce nuisance trips because one circuit fault won’t drop the whole house — useful in homes and shops around Gweru.
Will surge protection actually help with ZETDC spikes?
Yes — when paired with proper earthing and the right device type. We fit Type 1/2 devices at the DB to clamp big surges on return of supply, then suggest point-of-use protection for sensitive electronics like POS, TVs, and routers.
Can you integrate my inverter and generator safely into the DB?
We can. We install a compliant changeover/ATS, set neutral/earth correctly for each source, and separate backup circuits so there’s no back-feed into ZETDC. Everything is labelled with a simple switching routine.
Why does my earth leakage keep tripping at random?
Often it’s shared neutrals, damp outdoor circuits, or an overloaded RCD feeding too many mixed circuits. We test insulation resistance, separate problem circuits, and fit the right RCD/RCBO arrangement so trips are meaningful, not constant.
Do you cover Northlea and Ivene as well?
Yes. We service CBD, Mkoba, Ascot, Ridgemont, Kopje, Windsor Park, Nehosho, Northlea, Ivene, and nearby areas. Send your suburb and a short description — we’ll confirm timing.