Water Tank Power Lead Obstructed
Water Tank Power Lead Obstructed is a moderate-severity electrical defect SURE inspectors have documented across 6 inspection reports.
Causes
- Undetermined; possibly electrical, mechanical failure, or blockage
- Poor planning during tank placement
- Improper installation
- Incomplete electrical connection during installation
- Power not yet completed for tank pump
Symptoms to look for
- Tank pump failed to operate
- Water tank pump untestable
- Power lead not connected
- Water tank pump is not operational
- Water tank system not operational
Remedies
- Investigate and repair the tank pump
- Reroute the power lead to allow connection
- Plug in the power lead
- Connect power to the water tank pump
- Complete power connection to the tank pump
Worth asking our inspector about this specifically.
This is common across Perth stock and usually fixable without drama, but the scope of the fix varies. Every SURE inspection includes 12 months of free advice. Call out the defect by name and we check for it directly.
Curated entries in Electrical
- Curated 3–5/5Exposed Electrical Wiring in Accessible Area
Electrical wiring not properly enclosed in conduit or behind wall linings in areas accessible to occupants, including subfloor spaces, garages, and laundries. Presents shock hazard and does not comply with AS/NZS 3000 wiring rules.
- Curated 2–5/5Non-Compliant or Overloaded Switchboard
Switchboard not meeting current AS/NZS 3000 requirements, including missing RCDs (safety switches), overcrowded circuits, or outdated ceramic fuses. Common in pre-2000 Perth and Sydney homes that have not been upgraded.