Underground Power Installation
Understanding Underground Electrical Systems
The underground electrical system consumes electrical energy from the street’s network. Here, the power line cables run underground and are connected to the property’s meter box. It has become mandatory for new subdivisions and suburbs to choose an underground electrical system in Sydney’s CBD areas. It is available with a single or three-phase electricity supply.
Advantages of Choosing for Underground Electrical Wiring
- Reliable and stable electricity supply.
- Lowers power supply surges and prevents damage to your sensitive home equipment.
- Lower transmission loss and capability to absorb emergency power loads.
- Underground power installation in Sydney is less vulnerable to damage caused by storms, tree branches, rains, or heavy winds caused by bad weather.
- Safer neighbourhood and reduces safety hazards caused due to cut-off cables.
Experienced Level 2 Electrician in Sydney
We follow strict standards to ensure safe and long-lasting electrical work.
Licensed and Insured Level 2 Electricians
Our electricians are accredited and insured for both residential and commercial work.
Cost-Effective Pricing
At IZCO Electrical, we offer cost-effective rates with top-notch quality on every project.
Timely and Reliable Service
We value your time and guarantee on-time service delivery according to project schedules.
Round-the-Clock Emergency Electrician
Urgent electrical problems demand swift action. You can rely on IZCO Electrical for timely assistance – Call us at 0470 123 811.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Installing Underground Electrical Systems
Choose Depth
Underground power installation can be done in many ways depending upon the wiring type and conduit used. We use double-insulated XLPE cables that meet Ausgrid standards.
Underground Cable Installation
We use PVC heavy Duty orange conduit for 600mm trenches. For any deeper, we use GFCI- protected underground feeder cable and PVC conduit for underground electricity power. In some scenarios trench, we bury and use an underground feeder cable.
We are your reliable emergency electrician service partner, 24 X 7 on-call.
Overhead VS Underground Power Cables
In overhead power services, the cables are connected through electrical power poles, whereas underground wires are buried for underground power supply. IZCO Electrical is an Accredited Level 2 service provider that considers all the possibilities and feasibilities as per best practices and stringent Australian standards to render the best solution for your property. As an ASP, IZCO Electrical offers you the following underground electrical services:
- Upgrade of Existing Underground Service When the power supply of your property doesn’t have the capacity to carry current needs, our experts can help upgrade the system from a single phase to a 3 phase for a larger power supply.
- Permanent Disconnections Our trained electricians can help you carry out permanent power disconnection for bigger demolition projects.
- Disconnection and Reconnection Our experts can safely relocate the meter boards and other fixed elements while providing temporary disconnection and later reconnection of the power supply.
- Set Up Temporary Builders Supply At the time of construction work on your property, we can temporarily redirect the power supply to the builder’s switchboard.
- Underground to Overhead Connections (UGOH) We can set up a cable between the main electricity network power pole and the property’s point of attachment for the undisrupted flow of power supply.
- Installation of Private Pillar
As underground electrical contractors, we work as per your area and needs. If required, we can also install private pillars and pits.
Lifetime Workmanship Warranty
When you choose IZCO Electrical, you’re backed by a lifetime warranty on all electrical installations and repairs. We stand by the quality of our work, and in the rare case something goes wrong, you’re fully protected. As licensed and fully insured electricians, we focus on getting the job done properly the first time.
If you’re after reliable electrical work in Sydney, give us a call on 0470 123 811 or book online today.
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IZCO Electrical offers all types of level 2 electrical services, including emergency electrical repairs, power pole installation or replacement, power line overhead/ underground replacement. Our electrical services have covered your every requirement.
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Providing specialised Level 2 electrical solutions to residential and commercial properties from North Sydney to the Northern Beaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s involved in undergrounding power?
Various things are involved in undergrounding power. Below mentioned are some of the important ones.
- New underground power cable installation
- Installation of connection pillar (green dome) at the front corner of the property.
- Transformer and switchgear unit installation to manage power supply distribution.
- Installing an underground connection from connecting pillar to the meter box
- Installing new LED streetlights.
- Removing overhead powerlines and existing wood poles.
Will I have to rewire my house if I have an older home?
Not at all. But if any existing wire in your house is in unstable condition or dangerous, we will notify the property owner and make a report to the necessary electrical safety authority.