Similar to a short circuit, a large amount of current flows in the circuit causing the protective device to operate. Short circuits, Earth faults and Overloads.Ī short circuit occurs when an active wire and a neutral wire come in contact with each other, when this happens a large current flows causing the protective device to either blow (fuse) or trip (circuit breaker).Īn earth fault occurs when an active wire comes into contact with the earthing system. Common causes of electrical faults are poor connections that over heat, faulty appliances, overloading, rodent damage, water egress, poor installation or damage to the electrical system.

These results will then be discussed to determine what, if any, repairs are to be undertaken.įaults in electrical wiring can cause serious problems such as fires or electrocution. The fixed price includes Service call, labour, GST and 3 x test meter hire. Live test leakage values exceeding Australian Standards.Earth Leakage of appliance components exceeding Australian Standards.Included in the price are the following results that were found to contribute to the fault being tested for: You have to register to see the Earth Leakage Fixed Price. Many earth faults can't be diagnosed until the oven is up to temperature. We don't simply disconnect elements, fans, switches, etc until finally the appliance stops causing the fault. The diagnostic work included is limited to the RCD's supply limit, insulation testing and live leakage current readings where appropriate. That work must be done by your own electrician. It is important to note that the Earth Leakage Fixed Price does not include work related to the cabling up to the appliance or the switch gear in the switch board. However we have decided to make an exception for future safety switch faults. From time to time a repair doesn't fit within a repeatable time frame to calculate a fix a price and so we have charged a quarter hour rate for any time taken. We don't include any diagnostic work in our fixed price repairs.

How to trace an earth leakage fault