Tripping Issues in Thorpe St Peter (IP12)

In simple terms

If your power keeps tripping, a safety device is cutting power because it has detected a fault, overload, or unsafe condition. Repeated tripping means the cause still needs to be found.

What to do now

• Note which switch has tripped and what was running at the time.
• Do not keep forcing the power back on if it trips again immediately.
• Call urgently if the tripping affects sockets, water, heating, or essential appliances.

Useful terms

RCD

A safety switch that cuts power when it detects a fault to help prevent electric shock.

MCB

A breaker that turns a circuit off when it is overloaded or shorted.

BS 7671

The main UK wiring standard electricians use to judge whether an installation is safe.