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Replacing or Repairing Sockets and switches

In case of damaged or non-working sockets, replace them. Get an electrical inspection as soon as possible!

Electrical Repairs

Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing electrical faults. We offer same-day service.

Lights Don't work

Have you ever experienced your lights dimming, flickering, or not turning on at times? There might be a fire hazard!

My House Has No electricity

Why is only part of my house without power? Power cut or RCD keeps tripping. Have an electrician come in as soon as possible!

Fuse Box malfunctions

Fuse box tripping constantly? Call Gigi Emergency Electrician to resolve the problem. Recommended, dependable experts.

Tripped RCD

Have you noticed that your RCD has high trip times or occasional trips? Our service can help you.

MCB Tripped

Do you know why your MCB is tripping? Call us and we will help fix electrical problems.

Electrical Burning Smell in House

Electrical faults account for more than 15% of all domestic fires. Is something burning and has a fishy odour? Shut off the power immediately and call for help.

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  • Identify electrical faults
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  • The smell of burning electricity
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  • Fixing lighting issues
  • Problems with fuse boxes are our specialty
  • Replacing a damaged socket
  • Connect sockets to electricity
  • Faults in electric showers

Fault Finding Services Amblecote

An RCD may react to sudden increases in electrical current or leakage current due to freezer or refrigerator contents thawing.

An appliance with poor connections can sometimes cause an electrical surge. If this happens, the RCD will trip and reset as it is designed to do. The normal electricity supply should soon return to normal.

Moisture inside electrical boxes and sockets may cause a trip to the RCD. It is crucial that moisture be detected in socket boxes early. Check exterior outlets and electrical terminal boxes regularly for moisture.

Spikes could also be caused by older electrical appliances, such washing machines or dryers that have been improperly connected or not maintained. If there is a correlation between surge frequency and appliance use, it is likely that the motor or pump is responsible for the RCD trip.

Trips are triggered when there is a sudden spike of electricity that can cause injury or damage. These surges can be caused either by lightning strikes or electrical faults, as well as from appliances with motors or pumps.

RCD trips can be caused by a defective component in your central heating system. RCD trips may be triggered when the faulty heating component turns on and then off repeatedly. Permanent damage could be caused to electrical equipment if your home suffers frequent or prolonged RCD trips due to a faulty component.

A high level of safety in electrical wiring is vital. Contact Gigi Emergency Electrician at 07782 805852 Your local emergency electrician serving Amblecote and Stourbridge, Wollaston, Wordsley, Lye

Ohhhhh! The fuse box tripped once more. The fuse box tripped again right in middle of the game. It can be frustrating to have your fuse box keep tripping while you are playing. It’s a sign that somewhere in your home you might be harbouring a faulty electrical appliance or wiring. You can reset it every now and again. Or you could find the cause and fix it right away.

 

Your fuse box (or consumer unit, as electricians call it) is usually on the ground floor if you live in a house, underneath the stairs. Clear the area around the consumer unit so that it is easy to reach in an emergency. If you live in a flat, the unit is usually higher up on a wall in your hallway.

A fuse box is critical to your household’s safety. It acts like a gatekeeper between the mains electrical supply and your home.

These currents could prove fatally dangerous in the event of a fault, surge or other unusual activity. A fuse box detects any unusual activity and stops the flow of electricity if it reaches too high. Without circuit breakers and fuse box, electrical fires, shocks and other types of accidents are all too common in modern homes.

When you open your fuse box panel, you’ll be able to see if you have fuses or circuit breakers. Circuit breakers appear like a row of switches or levers. Fuses are less modern. They’re round and fit into sockets like little lightbulbs.

Do yourself a favor and label your circuit breakers and fuses. Mark them according to where they are located and what lights or sockets they go off when you turn them on. You’ll be glad you did if your circuit ever goes out of control.

An electrician should be able to fix any electrical problems in your house. The most important thing to remember is to switch off and unplug whatever it is you need to work on so there’s no danger of a live current and call Gigi Emergency Electrician at 07782 805852 If you have fuse box problems in Stourbridge, Wollaston, Wordsley, Lye, Quarry Bank, call Gigi Emergency Electrician today! 07782 805852

Miniature Circuit Breakers, or MCBs for Miniature Circuit Breakers in electromagnetic protection, act as switches within a circuit. The circuit is automatically opened when they detect that the current flowing over it has exceeded a specified limit. It can also be used manually as an on-off or normal switch.

Also known as time delay devices, MCBs trip and stop the system whenever an overcurrent is flowing for a longer amount of time. This can pose a danger to the entire circuit. These devices can be triggered and stopped by the power supply if there is a short circuit.

 

The Reasons Behind MCB’s Tripping

Fault is an error or malfunction in an electrical system. If not addressed promptly, a fault can lead to an extremely dangerous situation like explosion and fire.

Faults pose a danger to the system and should be addressed immediately.

 

Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB)

The Miniature Circuit Breaker, also known as MCB, is a protection device that provides protection against overload and short circuit. It is composed of a bimetal & a solenoid coil. These trigger the MCB for Overload & Short Circuit. Conforming to IEC60898-1, MCB may be used for lower ratings between 0.5125A.

Thus, they are security devices that not only save electrical appliances or gadgets of your house but also the wiring and the entire house. There is a serious reason for an MCB to trip and it should be treated accordingly.

A typical electrical fire or short emits a metallic, or burning copper, smell. Sometimes, you may smell plasticized rubber mixed with burning rubber. This is not something to laugh at as it could indicate that your main power supply has been overload. You should immediately turn off your main power supply and contact your electrician for assistance. They’ll let you know the severity of the problem and whether you should call the fire department.

 

Why Do I Keep Smelling Electrical Burning?

Sometimes, an electrical smell could be caused by a device you have plugged and not your entire system.

It is hard to describe the smell. It is a combination all of these. It is all of the above. It is an electrician’s worst nightmare.

An electrical fire can be small or large, and it can occur in many places around your home. Copper and metal wires make up the wiring that supplies power to devices such as outlets, switches and plugs. These wires emit a distinctive odor when they become damaged by heat, overloading, or other electrical stimuli (including damaged insulation).

Depending on where they are situated in relation one another, they could cause the same “burning-copper” odor. Or different smells due heat difference.

These are just a few reasons why you might notice an electrical burning scent in your house.

1. Overload is when too many currents are flowing through a circuit simultaneously. This causes the wires to heat up, and can cause them to catch fire.

2. Short circuiting- when electricity gets stuck in one wire and flows into another wire, it will cause a short circuit which can lead to a fire.

3. Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) – These breakers detect if any electric current is flowing to your ground and turn it off before you cause damage.

4. Faulty wiring can be caused either by water, ice or someone tripping over your wire and creating a short-circuit that causes fire.

It is dangerous to mix electricity with fire. It is very common to have electrical fires in your home. Electrical fires can occur in older homes that have many extension cords or outlets.

Should you sense an electrical fishy smell, do not hesitate to contact Gigi Emergency Electrician at 07782 805852 as it may be toxic.

Make sure that all of your cooking, grilling, and other heating appliances are turned off and are free of debris when the power goes out. It is advisable that you turn off everything that is not necessary, because when the power comes back on, things that are turned on will resume working, which could result in a fire or electric shock.

 

If you notice that your neighbours lack power and streetlights are out, this could be an indication of a power outage in the area.

In the event of a power outage, you can get any information you need by calling 105. It should also be possible for them to let you know when the power will be restored.

If your neighbors still have power or the street lights are still on, you may need to replace your fuses or switches.

Get an electrician to fix any problem you find with your appliances, fuse box, or don’t try to repair it yourself.

Your circuit breaker might be defective if you frequently experience power outages in your home or if a blown fuse cuts off power to your entire house. Although it is designed to cut power when surges or other anomalies are detected, frequent outages could indicate that there is an issue with the circuit breaker itself. To get a problem resolved, you need an electrician to identify the root cause.

Sometimes we don’t have the luxury of time to schedule an appointment for help, so trust your local electrician to help you when you need it.

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