electrical fault

Frequency: 7.211.8 per million words

A problem with the electrical system of a machine or building.

faultADJECTIVE + NOUN (imperfection)

Categories:

electrical

Examples (10)

  • The power outage was caused by an electrical fault in the main circuit.
  • Engineers are investigating the electrical fault that triggered the safety shutdown.
  • An electrical fault in the building's wiring system caused the fire alarm to activate.
  • The machine stopped working due to a serious electrical fault in its control panel.
  • Technicians quickly identified the electrical fault and restored power to the facility.
  • Regular maintenance helps prevent dangerous electrical faults from occurring.
  • The factory had to close temporarily after an electrical fault damaged the production line.
  • Safety protocols require immediate reporting of any electrical fault to supervisors.
  • The electrical fault was traced back to a damaged underground cable.
  • Emergency services responded quickly to the electrical fault at the hospital.