Fault finding
Fault Finding Electrician in Skipton
A trip that comes and goes, or a run of sockets that has died? We test until we find the cause, then tell you what it is before replacing anything.
Intermittent faults rarely show themselves while someone is watching. We test each circuit in turn, using insulation resistance testing to find the weak spot even when nothing has tripped.
You hear what we found in plain terms, and the repair is done at the source.
Faults we trace
- RCDs tripping at random
- Trips after rain
- Dead sockets or lights
- Flickering lights
- Warm switches or sockets
- Outbuildings losing power
How we find it
- Ask about the pattern
When it trips and what was running.
- Test circuit by circuit
Until the fault shows.
- Explain, then fix
Cause and cost first.
Why faults happen round Skipton
Stone walls hold damp, and the Dales weather is hard on outside lights and sockets. Farm buildings and outbuildings fed from the house add long cable runs, which is another common source of trips round Skipton.
Fault finding questions
Why does it trip when it rains?
Usually water in an outside fitting or junction box. Testing the outdoor circuits normally finds it.
Can you find a fault that is not happening now?
Often, yes, with insulation resistance testing.
Will I need a rewire?
Usually not. Most faults are local.