i have wired the plugs etc correctly, and sometimes i can put on an electric heater which runs for hours, other times only a few minutes, sometimes even a 60watt lamp blows the trip, other times it doesnt, what is going wrong?
2006-12-31 22:57:40 · 12 answers · asked by PHILLIP TIFOSI 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
suspect you have got an earthing problem or a crimped cable or similar or it may just be damp check it and check it again, or you may just be trying to pull more power than the trip is rated for
2006-12-31 23:02:00 · answer #1 · answered by grahamralph2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check your wiring,
not just at the connecting points but check where you have removed the sheathing, there is a possibility that if you have used a blade to circle the sheathing then there is a posibility that you have managed to get some strands to touch in turn when you over power the ciruit then it'll blow.
you should use a proper wire stripper set at the correct depth, ie not taking off strands when you remove the sheathing and on the outer sheathing try and peel the sheathing, like a banana, awkward but you won't damage the inner cores.
2007-01-04 11:10:43 · answer #2 · answered by sp52uhh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
Happy new circuits,
Well, first check that all fittings & cables are well secured, but it seems to me that probably an up-graded circuit breaker is in order. If it is trying to run on, say a 15A jobby, stick a 45A thing in it's stead.
Should be OK.
Cheers,
Bob
PS Check the earthing arrangments
2006-12-31 23:21:37 · answer #3 · answered by Bob the Boat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there other things in the house on the same breaker like a fridge? It could be changing the load on your breaker.
Also try checking all the connections and make sure there isn't any loose ones or corrosion forming.
2007-01-01 01:22:46 · answer #4 · answered by frozenbrew 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you pull new conductor from the breakers to the sockets and lights ?
Did you ohm out the circuits before you made the connections ?
2006-12-31 23:11:36 · answer #5 · answered by kate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What trips? an MCB or an RCD? What rating are they? Where is the circuit supplied from? How many circuits in total? What is the means of earthing?
2007-01-01 02:07:47 · answer #6 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Philip it comes down to the old saying don't meddle with things you don't understand its very dangerous for yourself and your Babs so get a professional to check it out and if it cost you a few bob its cheap against your families life
2007-01-04 07:56:29 · answer #7 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You haver a ground fault. Somewhere, there is a fault along the source line. Replace source line(line that provides power to your shed) Problem should be solved. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU EVER PUT A HIGHER RATED CIRCUIT BREAKER IN, unless of course you WANT to start a fire
2007-01-01 06:02:18 · answer #8 · answered by chris c 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
have you got a elcb trip fuse for external ie shed and outdoor power check you cable is the right rating and check all the earths
and get it tested by a qualified tradesman
2007-01-01 09:37:53 · answer #9 · answered by The tagg master 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did have this trouble with my shed and discovered it was a faulty trip switch. Might be worth trying another.
2006-12-31 23:19:42 · answer #10 · answered by Spiny Norman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋