A live and neutral reversed, whilst potentially hazardous will not cause a fuse to 'trip'. In fact a fuse does not 'trip', it either blows or melts depending on the type of fault, whereas an MCB or RCD will 'trip'. Is the socket wired correctly?? ie. Red/brown to Live terminal, and black/blue to Neutral terminal?? Why do you think the polarity is reversed. I think you should be getting a qualified person to test and inspect for the possible fault.
2007-06-23 06:54:07
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answered by jayktee96 7
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answered by Anonymous
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Don't understand. Do you mean the socket is wired incorrectly? What fuse ? The one in the plug or the one in the fuse box?Unless the socket has recently been fitted or rewired and has been in use previously I don't know.What is plugged into the socket at the time this happens. Is it the appliance that is at fault? It needs an electrician to resolve the problem. Don't take chances with electricity.
2007-06-23 05:50:08
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answered by Anonymous
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you have not given enough information . The fault could of been put in place if your meter has been changed and the spark connected it backwards . This is the first of such along list of checks . If you have had an external RCD or RCCB fitted then again it could be wired backwards . Have you had an old fuse box replaced . Unless you have work done the wires cant change them selves .You might of lost the neutral .
2007-06-23 06:07:33
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answered by mark the spark 4
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By the word socket you probably mean Receptacle (with the holes either round or slots for a flat bladed plug).
You plug lamps, appliances or other corded equipment into it.
1- If the fuse? blows it must be replaced.
2- If the circuit breaker trips, it must be reset.
3- It depends if a certain unit trips the breaker and not everything else the unit may be your problem.
Example - a lamp blows it every time you plug it in but if you plug a fan into the same receptacle and it doesn't blow it then your appliance is the cause.
4- Remember if the fuse or breaker goes you have a problem that needs a professional trouble shooter to look for a short circuit that could cause a fire.
5- One last bit, it is possible the breaker is old and tired and needs to be replaced or in our case the 40 Amp breaker is one of those GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) that is designed to trip on the slightest difference between the ground and neutral wires for safety. We had ours replaced with a new one and upgraded to a higher rating.
Good Luck ! ! !
2007-06-23 08:33:13
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answered by norman8012003 4
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the neutral should not be live (hot) unless someone incorrectly wired a circuit somewhere. You may have lost the connection for the neutral inside the panel also. This would cause the neutral to "float" making it appear hot when you measure it. either way you need to know what to look for to see if the line is hot or just floating somewhere.
2007-06-23 05:50:34
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answered by pappy 5
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could possible be a faulty appliance that you are using some where on the ring. most often the kettle or toaster that cause these problems.
2007-06-23 10:29:06
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answered by bulldog 2
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i need more info
2007-06-23 05:46:05
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answered by Anonymous
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NO WAY TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION THAT I CAN SEE.
2007-06-26 17:51:31
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answered by Anonymous
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