Generator Changeover Switches in Cairns
Keep the power on safely when the grid goes down.
G'day, I'm Lachlan. I install generator changeover switches and inlets across Cairns, so when a storm or cyclone knocks the power out, you can safely run your home from a portable generator. I'm based in Mount Sheridan and work right across Cairns.
Storm-season ready
One local sparky, start to finish.
- ✓Changeover switch
- ✓Generator inlet
- ✓Circuit breaker protected
- ✓Tested before I leave
What A Generator Changeover Install Covers
- ✓A chat about what you want to run
Fridges, lights, fans, power points — we work out what matters to you. - ✓Changeover switch at the switchboard
Lets you switch the house safely between mains power and the generator. - ✓Generator inlet
A proper inlet socket for your generator lead to plug into. - ✓Circuit breaker protection
The generator inlet is protected by its own circuit breaker, as part of a neat, compliant install. - ✓Clear labelling
So anyone in the house can follow the steps. - ✓Testing and a walkthrough
I test it and show you how to switch over safely.
Why A Changeover Switch Matters
Cairns gets its share of storms and cyclones, and outages can last a while. A generator helps — but how it's connected matters.
The Electrical Safety Office says to connect a generator to your house wiring using a generator changeover switch and appropriate socket, and that these switches must be installed by a licensed electrician. Never connect a generator to your house through a power point or any other connection point — it can cause extremely dangerous "back-feeding".
A changeover switch keeps your home and the generator properly separated from the grid, so you can run what you need with peace of mind.
Source: Electrical Safety Office — Electrical safety during storms
Simple, Start To Finish
Get in touch
Tell me about your generator and what you want to run.
Inspection & free quote
I check your switchboard and give you a clear quote.
Installation
Changeover switch and inlet installed neatly.
Test & walkthrough
I test it all and show you how to switch over.
Your Local Mount Sheridan Electrician
I live in Mount Sheridan and do generator changeover installs for homes right across Cairns — from Bentley Park, White Rock and Edmonton down to Gordonvale and Babinda, through Cairns City and Smithfield, and up the northern beaches to Palm Cove.
Common Questions
Do I need a licensed electrician to install a changeover switch?
Yes. The Electrical Safety Office says generator changeover switches must be installed by a licensed electrician.
Can I just plug my generator into a power point?
No. Never connect a generator to your house through a power point or any other connection point. It can cause extremely dangerous back-feeding.
Will my generator run the whole house?
It depends on the size of your generator. I'll help you work out what you can run and keep within its load rating.
Where should the generator run?
Outdoors or in a well-ventilated area, following the manufacturer's instructions.
When is the best time to install one?
Before storm season, so you're ready when the power goes out.
Get Storm-Season Ready
Have a changeover switch installed by a local, licensed electrician.