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PROVE IT: TROUBLESHOOTING LOSS OF POWER ON A
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE CALL CNT'D.
This process from this end (option 1) can often solve the issue or lead us to the fault. If it does not show us
in the first box, we would move to the next and so on. In this example there can be many culprits, from
broken wire, failed device, loose connection, chewed connection, even burnt or melted connectors.
Another option to assist in the tracking and tracing of these types of faults is using the Ideal Industries
SureTrace 959 tester. It is a must have for us. We use it on every lost power call. This tester was featured in
the semi finals of the 2018 and 2019 Ideal Nationals. It is quite versatile and beyond helpful in many
situations.
Option #2 in this scenario is the flip side of #1.
Starting at the panel end and working your way toward the fault. Again, here the issue becomes a poorly
or improperly labeled panel that can cause loss of time with incorrect or misleading findings.
After troubleshooting the issue and finding the fault, the fun part begins, " SOLVING THE PROBLEM " .
Sometimes it's as easy as a connection repair, other times you have to refeed a receptacle circuit on the
second floor of a beautiful $500,000 house without damaging the brand-new hard wood floors, scratching
the fresh off white ceiling or creating a drywall job from basement to attic, all while trying to be cost effective
and efficient in the eyes of your customer. And that is why I love my job and what I do.
I'd like to thank Ideal industries Canada for all of my troubleshooting tools and Milwaukee Powertools for
making the repairs and construction portion seamless! And as always, our hometown electrical wholesaler
Ideal Supply Goderich.

Lance Giesbrecht is a Master Electrician and Owner/Operator of ELG Electric along with his wife, Melanie. Servicing the Goderich, ON area's
residential, agricultural, and commercial industries. Lance is an active member the in his local community and the broader electrical industry. He
and his team have competed in the Ideal National Championships, representing Canada's fastest electricians.

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