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Electricians with years of experience are available 24/7 in Bartley Green for emergencies.

Fixing or Replacing Sockets and switches

In case of damaged or non-working sockets, replace them. Book an electrical inspection now!

Repairs of Electric Equipment

Diagnose, repair, and make safe electrical faults and problems. We can provide same-day service.

Lighting Stopped working

Every so often, your lights flicker, dim, or won't turn on? This could be an electrical fire hazard!

We Have Lost Our power

My neighbors have power, but you don't. Some lights and sockets don't work A power outage or tripped RCD. Contact a professional electrician right away!

Fuse Box Issues

Fuse box tripping constantly? Gigi Emergency Electrician will investigate the problem and solve it. Experts you can trust.

An RCD Has Been Tripped

Does your RCD trip frequently or intermittently? Give us a call for peace of mind.

The MCB Is Tripping

Do you know why your MCB is tripping? We have years of experience solving electrical problems.

The House Smells of Burning Electrical wires

Electrical problems cause more than 15% of all domestic fires. Can you smell electrical burning? Turn off your power and call immediately.

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  • Finding electrical faults
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  • Problems with fuse boxes are our specialty
  • Replace damaged sockets
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Fault Finding Services Bartley Green

An RCD is capable of reacting to an unexpected rise in electrical current usage or leakage potential, which can be caused by the contents of your fridge or freezer thawing.

A poorly connected appliance may occasionally cause an increase in electricity supply. This will cause the RCD to trip and then reset to its original settings. Electricity supply should return to normal shortly afterwards.

Moisture inside electrical boxes and sockets may cause a trip to the RCD. It is important to detect moisture in the socket box as soon as possible. Check exterior outlets and electrical terminal boxes regularly for moisture.

Spikes can also be the result of poorly maintained or incorrectly connected equipment such as older electrical appliances, such as washing machines and dryers, which can cause the power to surge. Motors and pumps are more likely to cause RCD trips if there is an association between the frequency/time of surges, and the use of the appliance.

This happens when there is a sudden surge in electricity. It can cause severe injury or property damage. These spikes could be caused by lightning strikes and other electrical motors, appliances and tools.

RCD trips can be caused by a defective component in your central heating system. RCD trips often occur when the defective component switches on and off multiple times, leading to false alarms. If you have a defective component that causes frequent or long-lasting RCD trips in your home, permanent damage can be done to your electrical equipment.

Maintaining a high standard of electrical safety is crucial. Schedule An Appointment With Gigi Emergency Electrician at 07782 805852 Your local emergency electrician serving Bartley Green and Northfield, Selly Oak, Bournville, Harborne, Longbridge, Kings Norton, Edgbaston

Ohhhhh! The fuse box tripped yet again. The fuse box tripped again right in middle of the game. It can be annoying if your fuse panel keeps tripping despite not knowing why. It could indicate that your wiring or appliances are faulty. It is possible to simply reset the device every time it trips. Or you could find the cause and fix it right away.

 

If you live on a ground floor, your fuse box (or consumer device, as electricians call them) is located underneath the stairs. To make sure you have easy access to the switches in an emergency, keep the area close to your consumer unit. If you live alone, the unit will likely be higher up than a wall in your hallway.

A fusebox is essential to your safety. It’s like a gatekeeper between you, the mains electric supply, and any electrical currents entering 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. Modern homes are not equipped with circuit breakers or fuse boxes, so electrical fires, shocks, and other incidents would occur all the time.

If you open the fuse box panel, you will be able see if there are fuses or circuit breaks. 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 a blessing to your future self if you ever have to replace a circuit.

A professional electrician is required to repair any major electrical faults in your home. To avoid any danger of an electrical current, switch off and unplug anything you need to be working on. If you have fuse box problems in Northfield, Selly Oak, Bournville, call Gigi Emergency Electrician today! 07782 805852

Miniature Circuit Breakers, also known as MCBs, are protective electromagnetic devices that act like a switch in a circuit. They automatically open circuits when the current crossing the circuit exceeds a predetermined limit. You can also use the device as a manual on/off switch.

The MCBs, also known as time delay-tripping devices, trip the system when there is an excessive current flowing for a longer time or if the circuit is in danger. In the event of short-circuits these devices can trip and cut off the power supply within 2.5 milliseconds.

 

Reasons Why MCBs Trip

A fault is an electrical condition that arises from a malfunction of a component or improper electrical practice. Faults can cause serious problems such as fire and explosion if they are not dealt with promptly. Additionally, faults that remain in an electrical system for too long can damage the system’s health. This can result in high energy losses, which in turn causes increased thermal stress.

Faults are hazardous to the system & require to be cleared at the earliest thus, there is a need for such a device which not only is capable of clearing the fault but also has a lower opening time in order to save the let-through energy & minimize the thermal stress.

 

Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB)

MCB or Miniature Circuit Breaker is a protection device which offers protection against overload & short circuit. It is composed of a bimetal & a solenoid coil. These trigger the MCB for Overload & Short Circuit. Conforming to IEC 60898-1 MCB can be used for lower ratings starting at 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. An MCB trip should not be taken lightly.

An electrical fire or short usually has a distinctive burning copper or metal smell. It is possible to smell rubber mixed with plastic. It is not a laughing matter, as it can indicate that something has been too loaded. Your main power should be turned off immediately. Call your electrician to get advice. They can let you know if the issue is serious and if you should contact the fire department.

 

Why Do I Keep Smelling Electrical Burning?

Sometimes the electrical smell could be related to a device you have plugged in and not your system electrical at all.

It is hard to describe the smell. It is a blend of all of the above. What it smells like will never leave you. The worst nightmare of an electrician is an electrical burning smell.

Electrical fires can range from small to large and can happen in many different places throughout your home. Copper and metal wires are what feed power to outlets, switches, plugs lights, TVs, and other devices. They emit a distinct smell when damaged by heat or over-use of electricity (which includes 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.

Here are some possible causes of an electrical burning smell in the home.

1. Overload – When too much current is flowing through a circuit, the wires can heat up and 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 an electric current is flowing into your ground and bring the power down before there is any damage done to your home (this also protects you from shock).

4. Faulty wiring- this can be caused by water or ice, or by someone tripping over your electrical cord and creating a short circuit that leads to fire.

The dangerous combination of fire and electricity is known as “electricity”. Electrical fires are very common in homes. Overloaded outlets and extension cords in older homes can lead to electrical fires.

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

When the power goes out, ensure that all your heaters, cookers, grills, and other heating appliances are off and clear of debris. Turn everything unnecessary off, if possible, as things that are switched on will start working again when the power comes back, which could lead to fire or electric shock.

 

You may have a power outage if your neighbors are without power or if the street lights are off.

For the latest information regarding power cuts, call 105. They may also be able to let you know when the power will come back on.

There could be a problem with your fuses or switches if your neighbors still have power.

Avoid doing it yourself.

When your home experiences intermittent power outages or a blown fuse cuts power to the entire building, your circuit breaker could be at fault. Even though it is intended to cut power in case of surges or other anomalies, frequent outages may indicate that there is a problem with the circuit breaker itself. A licensed electrician can locate the cause of the problem and fix it for you.

Oftentimes, we do not have the luxury of scheduling an appointment, however, you can call your local electrician for help in an emergency at any time.

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