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Replace sockets and switches that are damaged or do not operate. Have an electrical checkup today!
Fixing Electrical Problems
Faults and problems with electrical systems are diagnosed, repaired, and made safe. Same day service available.
Lighting Stopped working
Have you ever experienced your lights dimming, flickering, or not turning on at times? You might face a fire hazard!
Power loss
Loss of power in your house, none of your sockets or lights work. A power outage or trips of the RCD keep happening. Have an electrician come in as soon as possible!
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Does Your fuse box keep tripping? We will find the cause of the problem and fix it. Reliable, recommended experts.
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Your RCD frequently trips or trips intermittently? Peace of mind is just a call away.
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Is your MCB tripping and you don't know why? Trust our team to resolve your electrical issues.
The House Smells of Burning Electrical wires
An estimated 15% of all domestic fires are due to electrical faults. Do you smell a burning electrical smell? After you turn off the power, call an electrician immediately.
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Fault Finding Services Great Barr
An RCD may react to sudden increases in electrical current or leakage current due to freezer or refrigerator contents thawing.
A poorly connected appliance may occasionally cause an increase in electricity supply. If this happens, then the RCD will trip and restart as it is supposed to. The normal electricity supply should soon return to normal.
Moisture can cause trip by the RCD if it gets into sockets and electrical boxes outside. It is important to detect moisture in the socket box as soon as possible. You should inspect exterior electrical socket boxes and outlets for moisture. Signs of moisture include weather-sealed boxes that have become brittle or reset switches that are not working correctly.
Spikes can also result from equipment that is not well maintained, or improperly connected, such as older appliances such as dryers and washers. 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 can be caused by lightning strikes, electrical faults, power tools, appliances with motors or pumps, old washing machines and dryers and so on.
RCD trips may be caused if a component of your central heating is defective. RCD trips may be triggered when the faulty heating component turns on and then off repeatedly. If your home experiences frequent or extended RCD trips, it could cause permanent damage to its electrical equipment.
It is essential to maintain a high level of electrical safety. Call Gigi Emergency Electrician at 07782 805852 Your local emergency electrician serving Great Barr and Newton, Yew Tree, Perry Barr, Charlemont, Friar Park
Ohhhhh! It happened again. In the middle of watching the match 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. It’s possible to reset it every time it trips. Or, you can find the culprit causing the problem and fix it once and for all.
If you live in a home, your fuse box, or consumer unit as electricians refer to it, is normally located on the ground floor, under the stairs. You should keep the area around your unit clean to make it easy to access in case of an emergency. If you live in an apartment, the unit is typically higher up on a wall of 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. If modern homes didn’t have circuit breakers and fuse boxes, electrical fires and electric shocks would be all too common.
Open your fuse panel panel to check if you have circuit breakers and fuses. Circuit breakers appear like a row of switches or levers. Fuses, which are more modern-looking than most, are round and can be screwed into sockets just like small light bulbs.
Label your circuit breakers/fuses clearly. If they’re not labeled, mark them up with the room where they will be used. Your future self will thank you if a circuit ever breaks.
Any kind of major electrical fault around the house will need to be repaired by a professional electrician. It is important to turn off the power and unplug any equipment you are using to make sure there is no live current. If you have fuse box problems in Newton, Yew Tree, Perry Barr, Charlemont, call Gigi Emergency Electrician today! 07782 805852
Miniature Circuit Breakers or MCBs are protective electromagnetic devices which act as switches in a circuit. They automatically open the circuit whenever they sense the current passing over the circuit has crossed a certain limit or value. You can also use the device as a manual on/off switch.
MCBs are also known as time delay tripping devices which trip and shut down the system whenever there is an overcurrent flowing for a longer period of time and there is a danger to the entire circuit. These devices can stop power supply for short-circuits in 2.5 milliseconds.
MCBs Trip Reasons
The condition of an electrical system that is characterized by “fault” refers to any situation that results from the malfunctioning or incorrect use of electricity. A fault can lead directly to an unsafe situation, such as explosions and fire, if it is not fixed promptly. The fault also continuously damages the system’s health, leading to high energy loss, increased thermal stress, and a decreased system health.
Faults can be dangerous to the system and must be fixed as soon as possible. This device is needed to not only clear the fault but also to reduce the opening time to minimize thermal stress.
Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB)
A protection device called MCB (miniature circuit breaker) that offers protection against overload and short-circuit is the MCB. It contains a bimetal & a solenoid coil, which trip the MCB in the event of Overload & Short Circuit. Conforming to IEC60898-1, MCB may be used for lower ratings between 0.5125A.
These security devices not only save your electrical gadgets or appliances, but also protect the wiring throughout the house. So, whenever an MCB trips there is a serious reason behind it and should be dealt cautiously.
On average an electrical fire or short has a distinct burning copper or metal smell to it. You may also smell burning rubber mixed with plastic. This is not a joke as it indicates that something is too full. Your main power should be turned off immediately. Call your electrician to get advice. They will let you know how serious the issue is and if you should call the fire department or not.
Why Do I Keep Smelling Electrical Burning?
Sometimes the electrical smell can be due to an electrical device you have plugged-in and not the system electrical itself.
It’s hard to describe its smell. It’s a mixture of all the above. It is all of the above. Ultimately, it’s an electrician’s worst nightmare.
The size of an electrical fire is dependent on its location. The wiring that feeds power through outlets, switches, plugs, lights, TVs and other devices is made up of both copper and metal wires which give off a distinctive smell when they are damaged by heat or overloading of electricity (this includes damaged insulation).
Depending on their location in relation to one other, they can produce the same “burning Copper” smell or different smells due temperature difference.
Here are some signs that you might have an electrical burning odour in your 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 a wire and flows into another, it can cause a shortcircuit that 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 if water or ice is present, or if someone trips over your electrical cord, creating a short circuit which leads to fire.
The dangerous combination of fire and electricity is known as “electricity”. Electrical fires are very common in homes. Electrical fires can happen in older homes with lots of outlets or extension cords.
Do not hesitate to call Gigi Emergency Electrician on 07782 805852 if you suspect that there is an electrical smell. It could be toxic.
When the power goes out, ensure that all your heaters, cookers, grills, and other heating appliances are off and clear of debris. If possible, turn off everything you don’t need, since things that were switched on will activate again when the electricity returns, which could cause 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 case of power outages, call 105 for the latest information. You should also be able to find out when the power will be restored.
It could be a fuse or switch issue if your neighbours still have power or the street lights are still on.
A qualified electrician can fix any issue with your appliances, fuse box, or wiring.
When your home experiences intermittent power outages or a blown fuse cuts power to the entire building, your circuit breaker could be at fault. Although it is intended to shut down power if surges or other anomalies are detected, frequent power outages could mean the circuit breaker itself is faulty. It is the electrician’s job to find the root of the problem and fix it.
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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