Electric Shock Protection
Every appliance leaks electricity. The more appliances, the more leakage, and the higher the risk of electric shock. But many switchboards lack protection devices (or have the wrong type), so dangerous leakage goes undetected, leaving you exposed to threats your switchboard can't see.
Appliances leak electricity. Touch a faulty device and that current flows through you.
Worn insulation lets electricity escape, shocking anyone who touches affected outlets or switches.
One safety device across multiple circuits leaves gaps where electric shock risks go undetected.
Basis is purpose-built to detect the full spectrum of fault currents and respond to them instantly. With multi-layered electric shock protection on every circuit, it stops dangerous faults before they put you at risk.
Basis combines advanced safety hardware, personalised settings, and real-time alerts to reduce your exposure to electric shock.
Advanced hardware on every circuit detects 11 types of leakage, including DC leakage from EV chargers, suppressing power before current can pass through a person.
Set stricter safety thresholds for children, older adults, and higher-risk circuits. Protect the most vulnerable, going beyond the one-size-fits-all limits of switchboards.
Once a fault is detected, you get instant alerts that explain what happened and where, so you can act early and prevent threats that put you and your family in danger.
Modern appliances can leak DC current that legacy switchboards can’t detect. Basis includes Type-B RCD protection to spot these hard-to-detect faults and isolate the circuit instantly.
Legacy switchboards share safety devices to cut costs, creating dangerous gaps. Basis comes with dedicated hardware on every individual circuit, ensuring zero blind spots and maximum security.
Basis tests your system thousands of times a second, spotting dangerous signals before they cause a shock.
Fault alerts and diagnostics
Electrical health monitoring
Appliance classification
Residual Current detection (Type-A)
Residual Current detection (Type-B)
Live circuit status
Personalised safety configurations
Power-up delay
Removable surge protection
Continuous firmware and software updates
The spa wiring was literally sitting in water and corroding. Even with Type B RCDs in our traditional switchboard, it still couldn't detect the risk of electric shock. I couldn't believe how quickly the Basis Board picked it up once we installed it. It genuinely saved us from something extremely dangerous.
Duncan B.
Traditional Switchboard | Basis smart panel | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Typical Installation | |||
Fully installed cost | $1,500–2,500 | $3,500–4,500 | |
Installation time | 5–8+ hours | 1–5 hours | |
Basis App | |||
Real-time usage insights | +$1,600 | ||
Control and Routines | +$2,000 | ||
Personalised retail comparison | – | ||
Fault alerts and insights | – | ||
Home Assistant integration | – | ||
Safety | |||
Digital safety configurations | – | ||
Fire protection | |||
MCB | |||
Spring lever terminations | – | ||
Fire-proof foam | – | ||
Arc fault detection | +$4,800 | ||
Electrocution protection | |||
Type A RCD (30mA) | |||
Type A RCD (10mA) | +$1,500 | ||
Type B RCD | +$7,900 | ||
Appliance protection | |||
Power-up delay | – | ||
Surge protection | +$420 | ||
Connectivity | |||
BLE, Wi-Fi and Ethernet | – | ||
Continuous firmware and software updates | – | ||
Warranty and Support | |||
Warranty | Varies | 5 years | |
Online and Phone Support | – | ||
Included
Coming soon
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Not available
Traditional Switchboard
Typical Installation | |
|---|---|
Fully installed cost | $1,500–2,500 |
Installation time | 5–8+ hours |
Basis App | |
Safety | |
Connectivity | |
Warranty and Support | |
Basis smart panel
Typical Installation | |
|---|---|
Fully installed cost | $3,500–4,500 |
Installation time | 1–5 hours |
Basis App | |
Safety | |
Connectivity | |
Warranty and Support | |
Included
Coming soon
–
Not available
* Based on the Master Electricians Australia report referenced by the Australian Government Treasury, ~40% of homes were reported to lack safety switches. Not having a safety switch means no dedicated electric-shock protection on those circuits.
Source: Master Electricians Australia report, Treasury document
* Figure calculated using appliance estimates published by Drax, comparing ~21 appliances per household in the 1970s to ~50 today, equating to an approximate 138% increase.
Source: Drax, "How has electricity use changed since the 1970s?"
* Total pricing includes the panel and a standard 4-hour installation. Your electrician will confirm the final cost, which may increase if extra work is needed (e.g. rewiring, electrical inspection, or a more complex install). All prices are in NZD and include GST.
