My brother had an extension built where the builder fitted 3 light fittings. 2 light fittings are controlled by one switch & the 3rd light is controlled by another switch.
When all 3 lights are switched on the fuse box trips.
The builder claims that there is nothing wrong with his electrics & says that the fuse box can't handle the load.
This is a new modern fusebox installed by a qualified electrician 1 year ago in a 3 bed semi.
I asked the builder if the new wiring is on its own circuit & connected into its own terminal on the fuse box and he says it is. He says he has not added onto an existing circuit.
He has now connected one of the lights to a plug & has plugged it into a socket to supply power to it in the mean time.
I am a competent DIYer but do not know a great deal about electrics although I do fully understand the risks involved.
Can anyone suggest where I should start to look with this problem.
Thanks,
PG
When all 3 lights are switched on the fuse box trips.
The builder claims that there is nothing wrong with his electrics & says that the fuse box can't handle the load.
This is a new modern fusebox installed by a qualified electrician 1 year ago in a 3 bed semi.
I asked the builder if the new wiring is on its own circuit & connected into its own terminal on the fuse box and he says it is. He says he has not added onto an existing circuit.
He has now connected one of the lights to a plug & has plugged it into a socket to supply power to it in the mean time.
I am a competent DIYer but do not know a great deal about electrics although I do fully understand the risks involved.
Can anyone suggest where I should start to look with this problem.
Thanks,
PG