Blown Fuses- The Causes and Fixes
Older electrical systems were very different from those that are installed today. That’s because the appliances and equipment that were used them were very different from the heavy-duty ones that are used today. Current day household appliances are power-guzzlers and there are times when multiple appliances are used simultaneously, and that stresses the wiring.
When Should You Get Switchboard Upgrades Done?
Do you find a constant loss of power in your home, every time you use any heavy appliances such as air conditioners, electric heaters etc? Or do you find that every time you use multiple appliances all at once, the circuit breaker trips? This is a common problem on many properties across Sydney. It’s caused […]
What has Caused This No Power Situation in My House?
Power outages are something that every one of us has definitely experienced at one or the other time. The blackout may have been caused by a storm or you may have overloaded the circuits by using too many heavy-duty appliances simultaneously within a single circuit. At times you find there is no specific reason for […]
Various Common Electrical Faults and What Causes Them
Electrical faults are something that everyone dreads. This is primarily because electricity can be potentially dangerous and the cause of fires too. Apart from this, electrical issues aren’t something that can be tackled as a DIY project. It’s never a good idea to try to handle these yourself. The better course of action would be […]
Electrical Burning smells – What causes them?
Electricity is something we use day-in and day-out and rarely give it a second thought. In fact we rarely ever rethink about the condition of the electrical installations and fixtures until the time they start acting up in some way or the other. There are times when some faults crop up in the switches in […]
Understanding What Arcing is
At times electrical switches tend to make sizzling/popping/crackling sounds whenever they are switched on and off- this is referred to as arcing and it can be of two types. In case of a series arc fault, there is a severe damage to one particular wire; it can’t bear the flow of the current and arcing […]
Short Circuiting in your Home- How to check for issues
Every property, whether commercial or residential, has electrical appliances and equipment that needs to be connected to a power source and so electrical wiring and other installations are all part and parcel of this system. The flow of power through these systems is regulated by circuit breakers, which are the safety devices that stop the […]
Why are Melted Wires So Dangerous?
Electricity is something we can’t really live without and we are so dependent on it in our day-to-day lives that we almost take it for granted sometimes. Apart from the actual electrical fixtures like the powerpoints, lights etc, all the wiring and related installations are generally out of sight. Unfortunately, this also sometimes means they […]
What are the Commonest Reasons for Electrical Fires?
Fire is something that can cause a significant amount of damage to property and is a threat to the lives of people living or working there. Most people presume that only inflammable materials cause fires and that these fires can be controlled with water. While that is true, it’s important to keep in view the […]
So, What Exactly is causing that Blown Fuse?
Electrical wiring and systems that were installed up until a decade ago were quite different from the ones used today; and there was a specific reason for this. The types of electrical equipment and appliances used at that point of time were vastly different from the ones used today and their power requirements weren’t as […]
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