Tripping & earth leakage
Breaker or earth leakage that won’t stay up? We test circuit by circuit to find the cause instead of guessing.
Find out morePretoria & CenturionPool & borehole pump electrics
A pump that trips the board, won’t start or keeps burning out usually has an electrical cause. We test the circuit, find the real fault and wire pumps safely, with the right protection for wet areas.
Call 012 383 2011Call to make an appointmentMon–Fri 08:00–16:00
- 5.0 from 36 Google reviews
- Since 2014
- Work to SANS 10142
Common problems
Why pumps trip and fail
Pool and borehole pumps run outdoors, in damp places and often on long cable runs, so their circuits take strain. Water in a connection, a perished cable, a failing pump motor or a wrongly sized breaker can all trip the earth leakage or stop the pump.
We test the cable, the connections, the isolator and the pump motor to find which one is at fault, so you don’t replace a pump that only needed a new connection.
What we do
Pump electrical work
Pump tripping the board
We find whether it is the pump, the cable or a connection that is leaking to earth.
Borehole pump circuits
Supply cables, control boxes and isolators for borehole pumps, tested and repaired.
Pool pump wiring
Dedicated circuits with earth leakage protection and weatherproof isolators.
Timers and controls
Pool pump timers and pump controls wired and set up correctly.
Underground cables
Damaged or perished cables to the pump house replaced with the right cable for the job.
Pumps on backup power
Advice on which pumps can run on an inverter and how to connect them safely.
How it works
How a callout works
Call to make an appointment
Tell us what’s tripping, dead or needs installing on 012 383 2011 and we’ll book a time. We answer Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00.
We find the real fault
Your electrician tests properly, finds the real cause and explains it in plain language.
Quality work, left neat
The work is done properly and safely to SANS 10142, the national wiring standard, and your home is left neat.
Good to know
Pump electrics FAQs
Can’t see your question? Call 012 383 2011 and ask the electrician directly.
Why does my borehole pump trip the earth leakage?
Usually water in a connection, a damaged supply cable or a fault in the pump motor. We test each part to find which one, then repair it.
Is it the pump or the electrics?
We test the electrical side first. If the cable, connections and isolator are fine and the motor tests faulty, we tell you so you can have the pump itself repaired or replaced.
Does a pool pump need its own circuit?
It should have its own protected circuit with earth leakage protection and a weatherproof isolator near the pump, wired to SANS 10142.
Can my pump run on my inverter?
Some can, depending on the pump and the inverter size. Pumps draw a lot of power when they start, so we check before connecting one. See our solar and backup page.
When can you come out?
We work Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00. Call 012 383 2011 to make an appointment.
Google reviews
What Pretoria customers say
★★★★★from 36 Google reviews
Naheem★★★★★
My borehole pump was tripping the main switch. They diagnosed the problem and fixed it in no time. Will definitely recommend.
Biani B.★★★★★
Went above and beyond to assist us. Knowledgeable and practical in the way he explained exactly what was needed.
Albert L.★★★★★
A job well done. Thanks Jacques and team. I will certainly recommend you.
Pump tripping or not starting?
Call us to make an appointment. We’ll book a time for a qualified electrician to come out to your home or business.