Electrical Guides
Ten plain-English guides to the electrical faults we're actually called out for across Sussex and Kent. Written by working electricians, not copywriters. Find your symptom, understand what's likely causing it, and know when it's safe to wait and when it isn't.
Faults & Symptoms
Start with what you're actually seeing or hearing.
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RCD Keeps Tripping
Why it trips, what's safe to test yourself, and when to stop and call.
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Circuit Breaker Keeps Tripping
Overload or short circuit. The two causes and how to tell them apart.
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Burning Smell From Electrics
What to do in the next five minutes, and when to call the fire service instead.
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Sparking Socket or Switch
Normal switch arcing versus a genuine developing fault.
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Flickering Lights
Cheap bulb, dimmer mismatch, or a loose connection, room by room.
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Half The House Has No Power
Almost always one fault on a split-load board, not several problems.
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Buzzing Consumer Unit
What a genuine electrical hum sounds like and what causes it.
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Signs Your Wiring Is Dangerous
Ten warning signs that mean it's time to get checked.
Understand & Prepare
The bigger picture. How your system works and what to do before a fault happens.
Can't find what you're looking for?
Not every fault fits neatly into a guide. Call or WhatsApp us and describe what you're seeing. We'd rather talk it through than have you guess.
