Wylex NH1104 circuit breaker/fuse box blown, follow up question.?

Question

In the follow up to this question that has now been closed, I unplugged everything on that circuit, and it still flicks back down, would it be worth a try unplugging every single thing in the house and retrying?

Also if I have to replace that switch, is it simply a case of switching main red master switch off at the end of all switches, pulling it out and pushing a new one in?

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Thanks guys

Answer 1

I answered this already!! from what I can make out of your description, the first thing to do is to make sure that the breaker is not faulty. Turn OFF the MAIN SWITCH, try turning the breaker ON, if it won't stay on with no supply it must be faulty. If it stays ON, turn main switch back ON - if the breaker 'Pops' and trips there is a fault in the wiring of this circuit. Could be dozens of things, but for a start, remove sockets (DON'T DISCONNECT WIRING) one at a time and inspect each red/brown conductor for damage, possibly from a plate fixing screw or a sharp part of the box, there may be a flash mark on the insulation. If you find something, cut out the damaged bit and re-connect the outlet, then try resetting the breaker again. If you are not competent, contact an electrician, that's what we are for.

Answer 2

Does it provide a pop because it makes touch returned? if so there remains a short on the circuit, attempt switching all switches to OFF then attempt re-placing, then attempt lights furnishings one by one. If its no longer 'popping' while last, does it click ?? If no longer it would seem to no longer be latching ON correct, it rather is the two broken interior or some dirt (bits of plaster etc) have have been given interior and are jamming the mechanism. if it rather is the case the only answer would be to extra healthful a alternative breaker. do no longer attempt to dismantle the breaker, they are not serviceable. only study your Q returned and realised it rather is a hoop/ socket circuit you appear to be relating???? it rather is weird and wonderful as a defective lamp ought to have blown the three amp fuse in its plug, and not tripped what must be a 30/32 amp MCB. the two way removing the lamp ought to have cleared the fault.

Answer 3

unplugging things that are working anyway will not affect the faulty circuit try swapping the circuit breaker for the other power circuit breaker main switch off pull out faulty one and other one swap them around if the same breaker trips out then it's the breaker if the fresh breaker trips out then it's the wiring or something that you have missed like a spur unit for the heating or an outside light that sort of thing

Answer 4

The lighting circuit would not normally be connected to the sockets, you need to contact a registered electrician, look on the NICEIC website to find a local one.

Answer 5

Yes un plug everything, and then try it again....it could also be a wiring fault ...have you done anything in the house lately....nails for pictures etc ..