What usually causes it
A safety switch (RCD) cuts the power when it detects electricity leaking to earth. That leak usually comes from a faulty appliance, moisture in an outdoor power point, light or cable, or damaged wiring.
Tripping when it rains points to water getting in somewhere outside. Tripping when a particular appliance runs points to that appliance. If it trips straight back off when you reset it, there is a fault still connected.
What you can safely check
- Turn off and unplug appliances on the affected circuit, then try resetting the safety switch.
- Plug things back in one at a time. If it trips when one goes in, that appliance is the likely cause.
- If it still trips with everything unplugged, leave it off and call us. Do not hold the switch on.
How we fix it
- Find the cause We test circuit by circuit and appliance by appliance until we find the leak.
- Fix and test We repair the fault, then test the circuit and the safety switch before we leave.
- Replace a faulty switch Safety switch replacement from $189 inc GST.
- After hours No power and can't wait? Call our 24/7 line on 0487 259 697.
Prices
| Standard attendance and first hour | $149 |
| Additional labour | $37.50 per 15 min |
| Safety switch replacement | From $189 |
| After-hours attendance and first hour | $249 |
All prices include GST. See the full price guide.
Queensland Electrical Contractor Licence 91200. $20 million public liability insurance. All work to Australian Standards (AS/NZS 3000).