Electrical emergencies can encompass a number of different situations. However, 4 common types of electrical emergencies include:
A circuit breaker that is failing to trip(open): under normal circumstances, a circuit breaker will trip(open) and shut itself off automatically if it senses certain triggers (overload, short circuit, ground fault, ect.). If the circuit breaker mechanism is not working, the breaker will fail to trip (open) properly.
Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) Failure to transfer: AST are critical in electrical systems, they typically connect utility power to the facility loads and transfer to their emergency power source in the event of a loss of utility power. If ATS’s do not transfer when required, the load to be left would power for a prolonged period which can completely halt production or damage other equipment, such as UPS or batteries that may have to discharge until completely depleted.
Loss of power: If you electrical equipment completely shuts down, and there is no explanation (planned maintenance, equipment failure), and it impacts your operations, contact IPE Canada and we will send a trained professional to investigate the reason for the failure and get your system safely back to normal operation.a good rule to follow is to seek professional assistance for a problem with a specific appliance or light that lasts longer than one hour, to avoid the risk of serious injuries.