Fault Finding Cambridge – What Is Cable Cancer?
Electrical faults can often develop slowly over time, especially in older properties where wiring and cable insulation begin to deteriorate. One issue occasionally found during fault finding in Cambridge is something electricians commonly refer to as “cable cancer”.
At Titan Electrical Ltd, we recently carried out fault finding in Sawston, Cambridge after a customer reported intermittent electrical problems affecting part of the installation. During inspection and testing, deteriorated cable insulation was identified within existing wiring connections.
What Is Cable Cancer?
Cable cancer is a term often used to describe deterioration of cable insulation, where the insulation around the conductors starts breaking down, cracking, or becoming brittle over time.
This can lead to:
- Intermittent electrical faults
- Exposed conductors
- Short circuits
- Tripping circuits
- Overheating
- Unsafe connections
In some cases, the deterioration may only affect isolated sections of wiring, while in other properties larger areas of cable may be affected.
Our fault finding service helps identify these issues safely using professional testing equipment.
Signs You May Need Fault Finding in Cambridge
Electrical faults caused by deteriorated wiring are not always immediately obvious. Common warning signs include:
- Flickering lights
- Intermittent power loss
- Burning smells
- Tripping RCDs or RCBOs
- Warm accessories
- Buzzing switches or sockets
- Lighting circuits failing intermittently
If these issues are ignored, faults can worsen over time and may eventually become dangerous.
What Causes Cable Deterioration?
Several factors can contribute to cable insulation deterioration including:
- Age of the installation
- Heat exposure
- Poor previous electrical work
- Mechanical damage
- Environmental conditions
- Overloaded circuits
Older properties across Cambridge and surrounding villages are more likely to contain ageing wiring systems that may require inspection or upgrading.
An EICR Cambridge service can help assess the condition of older electrical installations.
How Fault Finding Is Carried Out
Professional fault finding in Cambridge normally includes:
- Visual inspection
- Dead testing
- Live testing
- Insulation resistance testing
- Circuit tracing
- Identification of damaged wiring
Once the issue has been identified, the affected wiring or accessories can then be repaired or replaced safely.
Titan Electrical Ltd carries out all fault finding in Cambridge in accordance with current BS 7671 Wiring Regulations.
Older Wiring and Rewires
Where cable deterioration is widespread, a partial or full rewire service may sometimes be recommended to improve long-term safety and reliability.
During fault finding in Cambridge, we commonly identify:
- Deteriorated cable insulation
- Older unsafe wiring
- Poor DIY electrical work
- Overloaded circuits
- Unsafe junctions
- Inadequate protection devices
Why Choose Titan Electrical Ltd?
Titan Electrical Ltd provides professional fault finding in Cambridge and surrounding areas including:
- Sawston
- Histon
- Milton
- Cherry Hinton
- Chesterton
- Waterbeach
- Ely
- Cottenham
As a trusted Cambridge electrician, we focus on:
- Safe fault diagnosis
- Honest advice
- Reliable repairs
- NICEIC compliant work
- Professional testing and certification
You can learn more about NICEIC registered contractors here:
https://www.niceic.com
Contact Titan Electrical Ltd
If you need professional fault finding in Cambridge, Titan Electrical Ltd can help.
Whether you are experiencing tripping electrics, intermittent faults, or concerns with older wiring, we provide professional testing and repairs across Cambridge and surrounding villages.
Titan Electrical Ltd
https://titanelectricalltd.com
info@titanelectricalltd.com
01223 857102
