Commercial Fault Finding and Repair

1) As your local Commercial Electrician in Mansfield, we undertake fault finding and repair on a frequent basis for the local business and premises in the area.

An electrical fault at the wrong time can cause untold havoc in a business affecting operations, safety, and profits! There are several typical faults that can occur in commercial electrical systems that can cause problems:

• Intermittent Power Loss
• Overloading
• Short Circuits
• Tripping Switches
• Shocks from equipment

2) Intermittent Power Loss

When intermittent power loss occurs, one of the most likely culprits is loose connections. When connections loosen, electricity struggles to flow around the circuit and can lead to equipment working intermittently or the appearance of total power loss. Loose connections can easily cause electrical fires so it’s important to have these issues checked immediately by a professional electrician. 

3) Overloading

Overloading occurs when we ask more of an electrical circuit than it can provide. This is more common in commercial premises as demand for power supply is far greater than a typical residential home. Overloading usually results in blown fuses, tripped switches, or overheating. If it is not possible to reduce the load on the electrical circuit then the circuit should be redesigned to manage the load more effectively. 

4) Short Circuits

A short circuit occurs when there is direct contact between a live and neutral such as if a cable were to become damaged by impact, equipment was to go faulty or some other form of accidental damage. When a short circuit occurs, the fuse or trip switch (circuit breaker) should disconnect the electrical supply to prevent fire and damage to wiring. 

5) Tripping Switches

When a switch trips at the distribution board it is because there is an electrical fault. Many people assume the switch itself is faulty but it is more likely that there is an issue on the electrical circuit which the switch monitors and protects. 

Its important not to continually reset a switch as this can lead to further damage to wiring, the failure of the switch and possible fire risks. Trip switches protect against a variety of faults including electrical shock and as such, and tripping should be treated as an urgent fault finding issue rather than an annoyance to operations. 

6) Shocks from Equipment

Whenever electrical shocks are experienced from any equipment it is indicative of an earthing issue or faulty equipment. Electrical shocks can be very serious and the cause of such shocks needs to be investigated thoroughly to ensure the safety of everyone in the workplace. As your local commercial electrician in Mansfield, we have you covered and can investigate all manner of electrical shock issues, resolving things quickly and efficiently for you. 

7) Fault Finding and Repair

Resolving electrical issues is often a two step process which can, in many cases, be completed on one visit. Firstly, the cause of any electrical issues has to be investigated along with pinpointing where the issues lie on the affected electrical circuit. 

Once the exact cause has been determined, the fault can be repaired. If the fault involves no specialist parts and is easily accessible then this can often be carried out at the time of fault finding. Where investigations highlight more serious problems, design flaws in the system or highlight bigger works that may be required then a second visit may be necessary following a quote. 

8) Get in touch

Don’t let your electrical faults continue as this will end up costing more, putting people at risk and could shut down operations in your business if not dealt with quickly by professionals. We are the local commercial fault finding and repair electricians in Mansfield and are waiting for your call.