Frequent DB Trip in Cheras Home

Last week, one homeowner from Cheras called us in total frustration. He said, “I already turned off all the switches, but the DB still tendang (trip)!” For many Malaysians, this situation is all too familiar. Power trips that happen for no clear reason, sometimes in the middle of the night or just when you want to shower. At first, it may seem like a small nuisance, but when it keeps happening, that’s a sign something inside your electrical system isn’t right. It could be your wiring, your water heater, or even a faulty ceiling fan causing the main switch to trip again and again.

In this Cheras customer’s case, the house had a long electrical history. Earlier this year, he changed the MCB after installing a new water heater because every time he switched it on, the power tripped. Then last month, he changed two ceiling fans. One of them suddenly “meletop” and after that, the other room’s fan couldn’t even turn on. To make things worse, some wall switches in the house no longer worked, which probably means the internal wiring inside the walls had deteriorated. These are all warning signs that the house’s electrical system needs a thorough inspection, not just a simple replacement of parts.

Real Reason Why Your Electrical Wiring Has So Many Problems

Want the Cheapest? Your Wireman Will Give Low Quality Components

There are a few reasons why your DB keeps tripping. One common reason happens during renovation or construction. Sometimes, a professional wireman will quote a price that is slightly higher than other quotations. Many homeowners, wanting to save a few ringgit, look only at the final price and think the cheapest option is the best deal. They then award the job to the cheapest wiring contractor, without checking the quality of work or experience. In some cases, the contractor uses leftover cables and makes many joins just to make the cable long enough. These extra joins and reused materials can cause weak points in the wiring, leading to loose connections, short circuits and frequent DB trips. Cutting corners like this might save money upfront, but it can create long-term problems and even safety hazards in the home.

Willing To Pay for Quality Work, But Hire Wrong Wireman

Another reason DB trips happen is that some homeowners are willing to pay for quality work but lack experience in hiring the right wireman. They trust the contractor without checking their background, creditability or even visiting an office. You might be surprised, but many wiremen in Malaysia do not have a proper office. They operate from a motorbike or a small sedan, carrying their tools and equipment with them. While some of these contractors are skilled, it’s easy to end up with someone who cuts corners or works without proper standards, which can lead to faulty wiring and frequent DB trips later on.

Some wiring contractors will go straight to the shop to source the cheapest cables, MCBs, ELCBs, DB boxes and other electrical components. While it may look like they are saving money for the homeowner, using low-quality materials can create serious problems. Cheap cables and components are more likely to overheat, degrade faster or fail under normal household load. When these substandard parts are installed in your home, it increases the chance of frequent DB trips, sparks or even electrical fires. Saving a few ringgit upfront can end up costing much more in repairs and safety risks later. Those cables are really low quality. When you peel off the insulation, you’ll be surprised to see that the copper inside is extremely thin. Using cables like this in your home can easily lead to overheating, short circuits and frequent DB trips.

When Good Wiremen Stay Quiet

Some homeowners manage to hire a good wiring contractor, but then they “pandai-pandai” and think they know better than the experts. They go online, read that certain brands are better, and try to mix and match their preferred cables, MCBs, ELCBs, or DB boxes. Instead of improving the system, this often ends up causing more problems. Mixing different brands or incompatible components can affect how the circuit works, create weak points and even lead to frequent DB trips or other electrical faults.

These homeowners often annoy or upset the wiremen, and in the end, the wireman stays quiet because they know the owner already has their own ideas and preferences. Instead of speaking up, the wireman just follows instructions, even if it might not be the best solution. This can lead to mistakes in the wiring, weak points in the system, and ultimately, frequent DB trips or other electrical issues.

Good Wireman, Quality Materials, No Shortcuts

If you are looking for a good wireman with a positive mindset, you’ve come to the right place. We don’t use low-quality cables, MCBs, ELCBs, or main switches not even small screws. We believe in using quality components for every installation. Even the tools we use for your wiring work are of high quality, because we know that good workmanship starts with the right materials and equipment.

So, if you are looking for a super low-price quotation, we are not the right electrical contractor for you. If you think you know better and insist on telling us to use this or that, we will not accept the job. We focus on quality work with the proper materials, not cutting corners to chase the cheapest price. Call us today at 012-870 2699 for quality home wiring repair services and a professional wireman you can trust.