Guides and technical articles about switchboard design, specification, and manufacture in New Zealand.
A practical guide to what a switchboard specification should include, from ratings and schedules to enclosure requirements, compliance expectations, site constraints and delivery considerations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A practical guide to the information typically needed to prepare an accurate switchboard quotation.
Custom Switchboards March 2026 · 7 min read If you’re looking for a custom switchboard manufacturer in New Zealand with a proven track record, AS/NZS 61439 compliance, and the capability to handle heavy industrial and infrastructure projects — Clive Wilson Switchboards has been doing exactly that since 1971. Based in Invercargill, Southland, we design, build, […]
Switchboards April 2026 · 6 min read Connected switchboards and remote monitoring are no longer niche technology for large industrial sites. Practical IoT-enabled switchboards are being specified on commercial and industrial projects across New Zealand. Here is what that actually means, what the benefits are, and what to ask for when specifying one. The term […]
Switchboards April 2026 · 7 min read The main switchboard is the central point of an electrical installation. Everything downstream of it depends on how well it is designed, built, and maintained. This guide covers what a main switchboard is, what it must contain, how to size one correctly, and what to look for when […]
