Underground Cables & Faults
Underground Cables & Faults
Whether you are a contractor, business, or homeowner, the first step in starting a new project or identifying the location of an electrical fault must include locating underground electrical cables. Using a wire tracer, we can find underground cables and identify if there are any faults.
Since the cables are laid underground, you cannot visually identify them. Most faults happen when moisture enters the insulation. There are other common reasons, including mechanical damage due to soil and water, crystallization of lead through vibration, and natural wear and tear. If an electrical fault is identified, Tandem Electric can diagnose and repair it, often within the same day.
Common Reasons for Power Surges
- Lightning strikes
- Problems at a local power plant
- Sudden return of power after an outage
- Overloaded outlets or circuits
- Damaged or exposed wiring
- High-energy appliances
- Equipment failure
Signs of an Electrical Fault
- Breakers tripping or not able to reset
- Electrical sockets are not working
- Lighting circuit is not functioning
- Automatic lights are not working