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A 3 phase upgrade moves your property from single-phase to three-phase supply, so you can run welders, big motors and heavy loads without tripping the board. We handle the switchboard, wiring and network connection, start to finish.
Stuart Johnston Electrical provides 3 phase power installation across Wollongong and the Illawarra. Sometimes it’s a house that’s outgrown its supply. Sometimes it’s a shed with a brand new welder and nothing to run it on.
Most people call us after putting up with the problem for a while. The lights flicker when the compressor starts. The welder trips the board right in the middle of a job. The oven and the air conditioner can’t run at the same time, so someone ends up checking the clock before dinner. Nothing’s actually broken. The supply just can’t keep up.
We handle:
The work starts at the street and finishes at your switchboard.
A 3 phase upgrade isn’t just a new box on the wall. It touches the whole connection: service line, meter, switchboard and every circuit hanging off it. Get the load sharing wrong and breakers trip for no clear reason, and the blame lands on the wrong appliance for years.
It’s a safety issue too. The NSW Government says electrical faults and appliances cause about 40% of house fires in NSW each year, and many of those fires come from old wiring that can’t cope with modern demand.
Before we connect anything, we check:
We’re an accredited Level 2 service provider, so we handle the network side too and you’re not stuck playing messenger. In NSW, you also get a Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work when we finish. See our other Level 2 services, including overhead and underground connections.
We start with what you’re trying to run.
Every 3 phase power installation starts the same way: we walk the site with you. We look at your supply, meter and board, then ask what you’re running now and what’s coming next. The bigger compressor, the second welder, the workshop you keep talking about. Then:
The wiring is often the quick part. Waiting on the network provider can stretch the timeline, and we’d rather tell you that now than after you’ve cleared out the shed.
We can’t quote honestly without seeing the site.
The cost of a three-phase power installation depends on your property’s existing electrical setup and the work required to upgrade it. Key factors include:
Every property is different, so a site inspection helps identify what’s needed before work begins. A detailed written quote also makes it easier to understand the costs and compare quotes fairly.
Homes and workshops across Wollongong, Shellharbour, Dapto, Fairy Meadow, Corrimal, Albion Park and the wider Illawarra choose us for 3 phase power installation.
Plenty of properties don’t.
Single phase runs most homes just fine. Three-phase starts to make sense with big motors, welders, large air-conditioning units, or a workshop where several machines run together. If that’s not you, an upgrade could be money spent for nothing, and Stuart Johnston Electrical will tell you so. Not sure which side you’re on? Get in touch with our team today.
The on-site wiring is usually the shortest part. The timeline mostly depends on the network provider’s schedule, so we’ll give you a realistic window once we’ve seen the property.
Sometimes. If it’s older or worn, it may need replacing to handle the new supply and meet current safety requirements. We’ll check its condition and explain any work before we start.
Yes. A three-phase upgrade needs your network provider’s approval, and a licensed electrician must carry out the installation. We handle the application.
Yes. Three-phase suits many larger motors, welders, compressors and commercial equipment.
It can help if you have high-power appliances, large air conditioners or several big loads running together. Many homes run perfectly well on single phase, so an upgrade isn’t always necessary.
Call us today for 3 phase power installation across Wollongong & the Illawarra.
