Retrofitting

RPS Switchgear offers a retrofitting service to upgrade your “LM” type and Westinghouse Email panels with the latest full interchangeable RPM vacuum circuit breaker. Retrofitting with RPS Switchgear has many advantages over replacing an existing switchboard.

  • Cost – Financial savings favour switchboard life extension versus replacement.
  • Automation – Upgrade to provide remote control and monitoring or high speed auto-reclose.
  • Health, Safety and Environmental – Elimination of oil or SF6.
  • Disruption – Minimal disruption of supply.
  • Performance – Improved performance and reliability.
  • Ratings – Both current and fault level rating can be increased.