Electrical Fault Finding and Repairs in Adelaide

Common Faults I Track Down

• Tripping Safety Switches: a circuit that trips as soon as it is reset, or trips at random.
• Partial Power Loss: some rooms or power points dead while the rest of the house works.
• Flickering or Buzzing Lights: often a loose connection, or a dimmer that does not suit LED.
• Hot or Scorched Fittings: power points, switches or plugs that feel warm or show marks.
• Water Damage: faults that appear after rain, usually in outdoor fittings or the roof space.
• Old Wiring: rubber or cloth insulated cable breaking down with age.

Dead Testing, Not Guesswork

Faults that come and go are the hardest to find. I work methodically, isolating circuits and dead testing the wiring with the power off, to locate the cause rather than replacing parts until the problem goes away.

What to Do Before You Call

• Check the Switchboard: see which safety switch or circuit breaker has tripped.
• Unplug Everything on That Circuit: then try to reset it. If it stays on, plug things back in one at a time to find the faulty appliance.
• If It Will Not Reset: leave it off and call me.
• If You Smell Burning or See Smoke: turn off the main switch if it is safe to do so, and call 000 if there is any sign of fire.