Low Voltage Switchboard Maintenance

When such tests are necessary they may be conducted using 75 of the standard 60 cycle test voltage for new equipment.

Low voltage switchboard maintenance.

Recommendations for the maintenance of low voltage electrical switchboards and switchgear. Many industrial commercial and residential buildings rely on switchboards to effectively distribute electrical power to appliances or electrical devices that are then used by consumers. In order to make sure that your low voltage switchboard operates properly and lasts long it is imperative that you conduct preventive maintenance at regular intervals with the help of qualified professionals. Following are some important guidelines to be followed while maintaining a low voltage switchboard.

After the switchboard has been serviced and adjusted its operation should be checked before it is returned to service. This document is prepared in line with australian standard as nzs 2467 2008 for maintenance of electrical switchgear. 1 bolted electrical connections should be inspected for high resistance either by use of a low resistance ohmmeter dlro calibrated torque wrench or infrared scan loose bolted electrical connections can lead to higher energy consumption and eventual equipment failure if not properly addressed. Hi pot test is a contraction for high potential hv testing.