Tripping Safety Switches & Circuit Breakers in Adelaide's North East
A tripping safety switch isn't the problem.
It's the symptom.
Your safety switch or circuit breaker is designed to disconnect power when it detects something isn't right.
That could be a faulty appliance, damaged wiring, a failing electrical accessory or another fault somewhere on the circuit.
The important thing isn't simply getting the switch to stay on.
It's finding out why it tripped in the first place.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Usually because it's doing its job. A safety switch trips when it detects an electrical fault that could present a safety risk. The cause might be a faulty appliance, damaged wiring or a fault somewhere on the circuit.
A safety switch is designed to protect people from electric shock by disconnecting power when it detects current leaking to earth. A circuit breaker protects the electrical circuit from overloads and short circuits. Although they look similar in the switchboard, they perform different jobs.
No. If it trips once because of a faulty appliance, that's one thing. If it continues to trip, it's trying to tell you there's a fault that needs investigating rather than repeatedly resetting it.
Absolutely. Kettles, toasters, heaters, washing machines and many other appliances can develop faults that cause a safety switch to trip. That's why unplugging everything before resetting the switch is a good first step.
Moisture can sometimes affect outdoor electrical equipment, lighting, power points or damaged wiring. If the problem seems weather related, it's worth having it investigated before it gets worse.
The fact that it's tripping usually means it's helping to keep you safe. The important thing is identifying the underlying fault rather than simply restoring power and hoping it doesn't happen again.
