Definition of Faults

[Lee Kerr]

Hey Guys
I am working on my NVQ level 3 and i know what these faults are but im looking for a better definition of these faults below could someone please give me a hand thanks

Overload
Earth Leakage
Open circuit
Short Circuit
Incomplete Circuit
Over-sensitvie RCD
High Resistance Joint

Thanks Guys
Lee Kerr

 

[Deleted member 26818]

An overcurrent in an otherwise sound electrical system.
Current leaked to the earth conductor either by an appliance in normal operation, or where there is an earth fault.
Break in a conductor of a circuit.
A fault wher the two conductors of a circuit are connected at a point before the load.
See open circuit.
An RCD that trips with very low levels of earth leakage.
A joint or connection where resistance is higher than that of the conductors that are joined.