A tripping fuse board could be caused by a short circuit when a live wire makes contact with either a neutral or earth wire, an earth leakage if a fault lies with an appliance or because of an overloaded circuit, like when too much power is drawn on a single circuit.
Carlyia Ltd conducts a number of fault finding strategies using advanced testing tools when identifying the root problem. A clamp meter is one of the most used pieces of equipment in our tool box, used during diagnostics as the unique jaw-like features clamp around electrical wiring. The meter can record the current draw around a wire all without any intrusive work or disconnecting the circuit under investigation.
What are other signs I need a fault finding electrician?
Look out for flickering or dimming lights which indicate either a loose connection with lighting circuits. An electrical burning smell suggests overheating in either the wire coating or “arcing” where current jumps through the air between a loose connection. Another sign to look out for is frequently tripping fuses. The team were called out to a fault finding project on Mansfield Road as the RCD on the fuseboard kept tripping. Through investigation, we came to find that the fuseboard was struggling to safely manage the load of modern additions to the home. The only safe option was to upgrade the outdated fuseboard to one that included RCBO. This way individual circuits would be protected, preventing loss of power across the whole property.
What does a fault finding electrician do?
When called out to an electrical emergency, Carlyia Ltd want to gather as much information as possible. We ask questions such as how long have you noticed signs of a fault? If electrical work or upgrades have recently been carried out and whether signs of a fault only appear when certain appliances are in use.
Next, our team of experienced electricians conducts a visual inspection to identify signs of damage, loose wiring or signs of overheating.
Finally, with the aid of electrical instruments such as multimeters and RCD testers the electrical fault can be narrowed down to smaller areas. Fault finding with Carlyia Ltd involves a methodical approach and of course advice on repair work once the fault has been located.
Who do I call during an electrical emergency?
During an electrical emergency, you want a local electrician in Ringwood who can reach you in a short period of time. That’s just one of the many reasons to call Carlyia Ltd. As NICEIC approved electricians, all electrical work is in accordance with industry regulations. Our many years of experience is invaluable as our expertise will ultimately come in handy when spotting signs of a fault, often missed by the untrained eye.
If you’ve unplugged and plugged in an appliance or regularly reset the breakers on the fuse board to no avail, it’s time to call in the professionals.
Call Carlyia Ltd if you’re experiencing an electrical emergency in Ringwood.
