SYSTEMS
Electricity
Situation Notes: This area covers the nature strip, footpath and are at the front boundary of the property
Issue | Possible Causes | Remedy | Payment | Photos | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Frequent electrical surges | Lightning strikes, damage to power lines, faulty appliances and bad electrical wiring in the house. | https://bit.ly/3A9w7o5 | |||
Sags and Dips in power | Devices connected to power grid that are faulty or made with substandard materials ,and draw a lot of power when they are turned on. | ||||
Light switches not working properly | Shoddy workmanship or sub-standard products | ||||
Circuit breaker tripping frequently | High wattage items | Limit the electrical usage on a single circuit while high wat devices are in use | |||
Circuit overload | Overloading of power boards | Never daisy – chain power boards, Remove devices that aren’t in use, Spread your electrical needs around – don’t overburden a single circuit, Be mindful of how you connect devices around the home – what’s on use and what is unnecessary. | |||
Lights too bright or dim | Different types of lights with different wattage | Check that all the globes are identical | |||
Electrical shocks | When turning on or off a device – issue could be with the appliance or it could be in the wiring. | Better speak with an electrician |