A clearer route to the right help
Get your home working properly.
A circuit that repeatedly trips or a distribution board that needs attention should be assessed in the context of your home’s installation. Amptex can investigate the reported problem and discuss the appropriate repair or replacement.
Recognise the right enquiry
When to speak to our team
- A breaker that trips repeatedly or does not stay on.
- A distribution board with damaged components or a reported fault.
- A circuit or board that needs assessment before alterations or added equipment.
Understand the work
From the symptoms to a practical plan
A tripping breaker does not automatically mean that the breaker itself is defective. The affected circuit, connected equipment and protective components need to be considered together. Provide the board location and explain which areas lose supply. An assessment helps distinguish a component problem from a fault elsewhere in the installation.
Repair, replacement and the wider job
Replacement equipment must suit the installation and the findings. A larger breaker is not a shortcut for repeated tripping, and a photograph cannot establish the correct protection. Where an upgrade is proposed, discuss the affected circuits, access, interruption to supply and any associated inspection or documentation requirements.
For your home
Understanding the affected circuits at home
A distribution board enquiry should identify what stops working and what has recently changed. Adding a stove, charger or other equipment may raise different questions from replacing a damaged component. Tell the office about the intended use of the installation; the protective rating and replacement scope require an electrician’s assessment.
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Existing symptoms
Describe repeated tripping or visible damage without removing board covers. Identify the rooms or appliances affected.
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Planned changes
Share equipment specifications and any intended additions so the enquiry includes the proposed load rather than only the current fault.
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Household arrangements
Discuss access and expected interruption with everyone affected. Ask what installation records or follow-up work belong to the proposal.
What affects this quotation?
Your quotation will depend on:
- The affected board and number of circuits involved.
- Suitable protective components and proposed installation changes.
- Access, interruption arrangements and associated documentation.
Explain who may authorise the work at home and any arrangements with a landlord, agent or body corporate.
Confirm applicable attendance and assessment charges before booking. See quotation, callout and cancellation information.
Useful information for your enquiry
- Identify which areas lose power when the circuit trips.
- Mention new appliances, extensions or recent electrical work.
- Explain how the team can access the relevant board or electrical room.
Take photos only from a safe position. Attachments are optional; call directly for urgent assistance.
Before you book
Questions about this service
Should I replace the breaker with a higher-rated one?
Do not change protective ratings to stop a circuit tripping. The installation needs assessment to understand why the protection is operating and which components are suitable. Ask the electrician to explain the findings and proposed repair.
Can you quote from a photo of the board?
A clear photo can help explain your request, but it may not establish the cause or full repair scope. The team will tell you whether an on-site assessment is needed.
Where and when can I arrange this service?
Call with the suburb, urgency and scope. We serve Johannesburg and Gauteng; Pretoria, Soweto and outer Gauteng are by arrangement. The office confirms availability and applicable travel arrangements.
A clear next step
Tell us what is happening at home.
Share the suburb and service required. For urgent assistance, call the team directly.