ABSTRACT

To diagnose and fi nd faults in electrical installations and equipment is probably one of the most diffi cult tasks undertaken by an electrician. The knowledge of fault fi nding and the diagnosis of faults can never be completely ‘learned’ because no two fault situations are exactly the same. As the systems we install become more complex, then the faults developed on these systems become more complicated to solve. To be successful the individual must have a thorough knowledge of the installation or piece of equipment and have a broad range of the skills and competences associated with the electrotechnical industries.