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Repeated breaker trips caused by overloads, faulty equipment or circuit problems.
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Electrical diagnostics
Electrical Fault Finding & Repairs Across Cape Town
GJS diagnoses and repairs electrical faults for homes, businesses, body corporates and developments across Cape Town. The fault is tested before parts are replaced or repair work starts.
Service overview
Find the cause before replacing parts
A breaker or earth leakage unit that keeps tripping is reacting to a fault somewhere in the installation. Resetting it repeatedly does not explain whether the cause is an appliance, damaged cable, moisture, an overloaded circuit or failed protection equipment.
GJS isolates circuits, tests the installation and identifies the likely root cause. Once the fault is understood, the team explains the repair and verifies the circuit after the work is complete.
Practical support
Common electrical faults we diagnose
Earth leakage trips
Leakage faults traced across appliances, circuits, outdoor wiring and moisture-prone areas.
Lights flicker
Loose connections, failed fittings, supply problems and overloaded circuits checked properly.
Dead plug circuits
Loss of power traced from the DB through sockets, joints and damaged cable routes.
Geyser electrical faults
Thermostat, element, isolator, breaker and wiring faults tested before repair.
Burning smells
Hot connections and damaged equipment treated as urgent because they can indicate a fire risk.
Why GJS Electrical
A practical fault-finding process
Diagnose
Confirm the symptoms and isolate the affected part of the installation.
Test
Use electrical test results to narrow the fault instead of relying on guesswork.
Repair
Explain the cause and complete the agreed repair once the problem is understood.
Verify
Retest the circuit and protection before returning the installation to service.
Registered electrical contractorResidential and commercial experienceTested before handover
Questions clients ask
Fault Finding & Repairs FAQs
Why does my earth leakage keep tripping?
Common causes include faulty appliances, moisture, damaged wiring or insulation leakage. The affected circuits need to be isolated and tested to identify the cause.
Why do my lights flicker?
Flickering can come from a loose connection, faulty fitting, voltage issue or an overloaded circuit. Persistent flickering should be checked, especially if switches or fittings feel hot.
Can a faulty geyser trip the power?
Yes. A failed element, thermostat, isolator or damaged geyser circuit can trip a breaker or earth leakage protection.
How long does electrical fault finding take?
Simple faults can be found quickly, while intermittent or concealed faults may take longer. Access, circuit labelling and the condition of the installation all affect the time required.
Do I need a COC after electrical repairs?
Not every minor repair requires a new certificate. A COC may be needed when the installation is altered or when compliance certification forms part of a sale, transfer or project handover.
Get GJS on the job
Tell us what the property needs.
Send the site details, photos or drawings and speak directly to the GJS team.