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04 May, 2026
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What Is the Lead Time for a Custom Switchboard in NZ?

Switchboard lead time NZ explained — what affects your timeline, why most delays start before manufacturing begins, and what you can do to get your board faster.

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20 Apr, 2026
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Switchboard Upgrade or Replacement NZ | Clive Wilson

A practical checklist of the information typically needed before pricing or planning a switchboard upgrade or replacement, including existing-site constraints, ratings, shutdown requirements, drawings, compliance expectations, and installation realities.

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13 Apr, 2026
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What Should Be Included in a Switchboard Specification?

A practical guide to what a switchboard specification should include, from ratings and schedules to enclosure requirements, compliance expectations, site constraints and delivery considerations.

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06 Apr, 2026
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What Fault Rating Does a Switchboard Need?

A practical guide to switchboard fault rating, what it means, what influences it, why it matters for specification and pricing, and what information should be confirmed before a board is quoted or built.

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30 Mar, 2026
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What IP Rating Does a Switchboard Need?

A practical guide to choosing the right IP rating for a switchboard, including what IP ratings mean, common indoor and outdoor considerations, frequent specification mistakes, and what to define before quoting.

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24 Mar, 2026
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EV Charging Infrastructure NZ

EV Charging   March 2026  ·  7 min read Commercial, industrial and public EV charging is no longer a future consideration — it is a current infrastructure requirement. Clive Wilson Switchboards has supplied electrical infrastructure for EV charging projects across New Zealand, including public Tesla Supercharger sites. This guide explains what site owners, facility managers, contractors […]

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23 Mar, 2026
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What Is Form of Segregation in a Switchboard?

A practical guide to Form 1, Form 2, Form 3 and Form 4 switchboard segregation, including what each form means, why it matters, and how it affects specification, safety, maintenance and pricing.

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16 Mar, 2026
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What Is the Difference Between a Main Switchboard and a Distribution Board?

A practical guide to the difference between a main switchboard and a distribution board, including where each is used, how they fit into the electrical hierarchy, and what project teams should define before pricing or specification.

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15 Mar, 2026
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Why EPLAN Pro Panel Matters for Switchboard Design, Documentation and Project Clarity

Why EPLAN Pro Panel matters for switchboard design, documentation and project clarity, and how Clive Wilson is now using EPLAN-based workflows to support clearer engineering, 3D layout and better project coordination.

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15 Mar, 2026
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What Information Is Required to Quote a Switchboard?

A practical guide to the information typically needed to prepare an accurate switchboard quotation.

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