Safety Switch Tripping Adelaide
What Is A Safety Switch And Why Does A Safety Switch Trip In Adelaide?
A safety switch is a device located on your switchboard which quickly disables the flow of electricity by switching off the supply if a fault is detected. Since 1991, a law was introduced in South Australia to make them mandatory to reduce the risk of electricity-related fires and electrical shock. Such safety switches should be installed by qualified electricians such as our experts at Aquila Electrical on all new homes and buildings where electrical circuits are altered or added.
When safety switches first began being installed in Adelaide, electricians placed multiple circuits or even the whole house on the same safety switch. This resulted in a single safety switch tripping causing loss to all of the circuits in the Adelaide property. At Aquila Electrical, we use multiple small RCD Safety Switches on every single circuit, to ensure that if your kitchen or bathroom electrical circuit trips, the remainder of the house can keep on functioning as normal.
If you’re unsure whether your home has safety switches installed or if the wiring in your home is safe, contact our licenced electricians at Aquila Electrical and we’ll be more than happy to assist!
Contact Aquila Electrical If Your Safety Switch Keeps Tripping In Adelaide
At Aquila Electrical, we understand the importance of having a fully functional electrical system in Adelaide, which can be difficult if your Safety Switch keeps tripping. In having a functioning electrical system, you can maintain your climate with air conditioning, heat water with your hot water system and additionally use appliances in your kitchen. Therefore, without such functions, it can be difficult to get on with everyday life. So, being able to identify what is causing the safety switch to trip will allow you to get you back to your normal routine quicker!
If you’re unable to discover the cause of a fault, it is more important than ever to contact an electrician at Aquila Electrical. Although safety switches increase the safety of your property, they are not a full-proof solution, and it is important to check them regularly. Be sure to contact our experts if you require any assistance!
What Is The Process Of Fault Finding Due To A Safety Switch Tripping In Adelaide?
To begin, it is important that you find your safety switch that keeps tripping in Adelaide – which is found in the switchboard. Check to see if the safety switch or any of the circuit breakers are in the off position. If this is the case, the power has tripped, and it is best to attempt to identify the cause. If the switches are still ‘on’ or up, check the SA Power Networks webpage to see if there are any outages.
Following finding your switches turned ‘off’, attempt to flick them back on. If any of the switches or even the circuit breakers trip yet again, disconnect the last appliance you used. Reset the switch and or circuit breaker again, and if everything continues to function as normal, you have found the likely cause. Discontinue the use of the appliance until it has been checked by Aquila Electrical’s licenced electricians.
If despite this, your safety switch or circuit breaker continues to trip – unplug all appliances, including your fridge, hot water unit (gas) and dishwasher. Reset the switch again, if it stays on start to plug everything back in one by one. Until you locate the cause of the fault. Please avoid touching the appliances throughout the process.
After unplugging all appliances in the house the safety switch or circuit breaker still won’t reset you will need a qualified and experienced Electrician to find the fault. Contact Aquila Electrical to locate the fault and get your safety switch turned back on again.
Need assistance with your safety switch tripping In Adelaide? Contact our Aquila Electrical experts today!