Fault A fault is a wiring problem such as a broken wire (open circuit), or wires touching (short circuit) typically due to storm damage, requiring physical repair. By Jim Minadeo|2021-04-02T11:35:55-04:0004/02/21| Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! FacebookXRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTelegramTumblrPinterestVkXingEmail About the Author: Jim Minadeo