A complete of 102 properties within the Heaton and Lostock areas had their electrical energy provides quickly switched off at round 9.50am on Thursday, November 5.
Electrical energy North West has now defined why the interruption was mandatory, after info initially steered the properties had been with out energy since November 1.
The electrical energy supplier confirmed that the unique fault had affected only one property, with engineers subsequently needing to modify off provides to surrounding houses to hold out everlasting repairs safely.
A spokesperson for Electrical energy North West stated: “We obtained a report of a fault affecting one property within the early hours of 1 November.
“A generator was put in and energy was restored to that property by 4.30pm the identical day.
“Our engineers have been working to find and completely restore the fault.
“At round 9.50am at this time, we quickly switched off provides to 102 properties within the surrounding space so our groups may safely perform that restore.”
The corporate clarified that the 102 properties had not been with out electrical energy for a number of days, however had been as a substitute affected by the non permanent interruption on Thursday.
The spokesperson added: “The knowledge exhibiting 102 properties with out provide due to this fact pertains to at this time’s deliberate interruption for the restore, slightly than 102 properties being with out energy since 1 November.
“We’re anticipating provides to be restored as of 4pm at this time.”
Electrical energy North West says underground cable faults can generally require excavation work, which can lengthen the time wanted to finish repairs.
The corporate additionally advises that restoration occasions are estimates and may change relying on the progress of the work.
Residents can verify the newest details about electrical energy interruptions via the Electrical energy North West web site.