With our specialist test equipment, we can find
and diagnose most types of electrical fault. However,
you may be able to avoid a call out by reading through
the following to make sure that there is actually
a fault.
Lighting
If you discover that a light isn't working, then
check to make sure that all the other lights work.
If they do, then chances are it could be a blown
bulb. Be careful when checking or changing a bulb
as they can be quite hot if they have recently been
on. Lampholders can be quite brittle from the heat
and can break quite easily, therefore we recommend
switching off the main switch at the consumer
unit. Also, keeping a torch near your fuseboard
is a good idea.
If other lights aren't working, then chances are
the fuse
or circuit
breaker may have been operated. Have a look
at your consumer
unit or fuseboard.
| If you have fuses
then you will need to switch off the main
switch and pull the suspected fuse.
If it's the rewireable type then do make sure
that you replace the wire with the appropriate
size and don't be tempted to put in any other
size if you've run out! The usual size for
a lighting circuit is 5 amps. Consider having
the fuses
changed for circuit
breakers - they are much more convenient
to reset. Contact us for a quotation. |
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If
you have circuit
breakers then you may notice that the
breaker for lighting is in the 'off' position.
Don't be alarmed - this can sometimes happen
when a bulb blows, as circuit
breakers are very sensitive. Change the
bulb in question, reset the circuit
breaker and everything should be fine.
(We can change your circuit
breaker for one that won't trip when
a bulb blows). |
Sockets
If an appliance isn't working, you can find out
whether its socket is working by plugging in a lamp
in its place - if the light comes on, then the fault
is with the appliance or its fuse.
If the socket is off, then have a look at the consumer
unit or fuseboard.
If a fuse,
circuit
breaker or RCD
has tripped, try resetting it - nuisance trips
do occasionally happen.
If the fuse,
circuit
breaker or RCD
in question trips again, or can't be reset,
then try unplugging all your appliances. If this
sorts out the problem, then chances are you have
a faulty appliance. You could try plugging them
in one by one to find which one is causing the problem
(cordless kettles are often the culprit if the base
gets wet).
If you have followed this advice and still
have a problem, or if you are in any doubt, then
please give us a call. We may be able to advise
you over the phone, but if not then you can be sure
of a prompt and sympathetic service.
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