this happens when there are no lights on!
2006-09-10 00:01:46 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
Now that you've given a bit more information............ I would guess that the switch in the room that you were steam stripping has got moisture into the switch which is now arcing to earth, if you replace the fuse and listen at the switch you may hear it arcing and then give a pop as the fuse blows. The solution is to remove the switch, WITH THE POWER OFF and dry any moisture from the back and from the box. If this does not cure it, you will have to replace the switch.
2006-09-10 02:14:16 · answer #1 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it an actual fuse or a Breaker .
If it is a Tripped Breaker then it may be due to a worn out breaker. Check to see how sloppy it feels . Or how easy it is to trip by touching it .
Or you got a short.
If you have a fuse carriage Hmm. Like if you are in England. Make certain it is 5amps . Does it blow imediately. if so you have a short. Go around the house and check switch positions are in off . then try fuse .
If America it will be a 15amp breaker. And do same thing.
iF FUSE DOESNT BLOW START SWITCHING ON LIGHTS UNTIL IT DOES.
Other than that i recomend the local Electrician he doesn't mind getting belted by the electricity but i am sure you do.
2006-09-10 07:12:09 · answer #2 · answered by grainy33 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are 2 potential reasons.
1. If this is really a circuit breaker, not a fuse, it may be defective.
2. There is something on the circuit that is drawing too much current, defective wiring, something plugged in elsewhere, etc.
I suspect number 2 and suggest you have it checked out by professionals.
2006-09-10 07:06:12 · answer #3 · answered by icynici 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
also check the fuse is the right size and the bulb is the right wattage. however, you could have a loose wire shorting out an appliance that is always plugged in. it is very dangerous if that is the case.
2006-09-10 07:09:09 · answer #4 · answered by iamalsotim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
too many wires connected to one circuit. It may be that you wiring needs to be updated. We just had a plug installed for a small AC unit, and it needed it's own circuit. (20 amp)
The electrician told me that I could put another Ac unit onto the same one, but that it shouldn't be more than that.
2006-09-10 07:09:01 · answer #5 · answered by Fitchurg Girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Short circuit. Call a qualified electrician.
2006-09-10 07:08:16 · answer #6 · answered by Sam X9 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a dead short to earth
Get a sparks (electrician) in.
2006-09-11 16:18:30 · answer #7 · answered by Spanner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is fuse right voltage if is socket wiring my be faulty get expert help
do not do your self
2006-09-10 07:13:54 · answer #8 · answered by peter s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unplug all the appliance and try it if OK then try plugging one at a time and see what happens.
2006-09-10 13:45:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
smethng odd with ure electrics,get pro help
2006-09-10 07:03:57 · answer #10 · answered by sam tyler 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋