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ALL CABLING©Wired & Wireless

Interactive tool

Electrical fault finder

Describe the electrical problem in your own words. The fault finder gives the most likely causes, then one safe next check at a time. Tell it what happened and it works out the step after that — the same way Paul narrows a fault down on site.

If there is fire, smoke, or someone has been shocked, call 999. If it is safe to do so, switch off at the main switch in the consumer unit first. For an urgent attendance in Brighton, Hove and Sussex call Paul on 07770 880255.

Include what happens, when it started, and anything that makes it better or worse.

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Important — please read

This fault finder gives general guidance only. It is generated automatically from the description provided and cannot see, test or inspect the installation. It is not an inspection, a diagnosis, or a substitute for the advice of a qualified and competent electrician working to BS 7671:2018+A4:2026.

Electricity can kill. Never work on live parts, never bypass or uprate a protective device, and never remove accessories or open a consumer unit unless you are competent to do so and the circuit has been safely isolated. Certain work is notifiable under Part P of the Building Regulations.

All Cabling© Limited accepts no liability for any loss, damage or injury arising from reliance on the information produced by this page. All findings must be verified on site by a competent person. If in any doubt, stop and call an electrician.