45 amp fuse light

[kajans]

Hi there,
could someone help? The 45amp fuse light on the cooker switch is flickering very faintly. Anyone know if this is a problem with the wiring or the fuse light? Cooker and all other lights in the house are working fine.
thanks
Kajan

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

It's likely to be the neon light that is starting to fail. But there will be no harm in isolating the circuit, proving dead using approved voltage indicator. Then making sure all the connection are in and tightened up to give good contact.

 

[EFLImpudence]

There is no fuse. It's just a switch and a neon light.

 

[kajans]

Thanks guys.

PrenticeBoyofDerry, It's a new switch so didn't think the neon light would be at fault. I heard it is normal for neon light to flicker when it's ageing. I will see if I can do the voltage testing.

EFLImpudence, Didn't realise there is no fuse. what's the purpose of having a neon light for the switch in that case?

 

[333rocky333]

The neon is to indicate the appliance is switched on.
Some neon indicators flicker when new, i have noticed this on MK manufactured accesories

 

[EFLImpudence]

Yes, a bit pointless really as likely to be on permanently and switch is in the on position.

 

[Lectrician]

You can get cooker switches and other isolators without neon indicators, its your preference.

 

[Iggifer]

I put a MK Isolator with a neon in a while ago and it flickered for a bit to begin with and then settled down, this might happen to yours too