After changing a few Plug sockets for Dbl's & changing a few old ceiling roses, i though i would buy a new IP44 Rated light for my bathroom ( to replace the bare bulb lampholder that was there).
SO purchased to new light (instructions were rubbish). After working out what wire was my Switch live ( it wasn't marked) I ran that into the Live on my light, 2 x N into light & 3 x Earths(using tails so the joins were above the light fitting in the ceiling).
That left 3 x Live loops which i ran into a choc/box. Turned on all working fine, Then a bout 3 hrs after i finished the main trip switch tripped(not the MCB for the light circuit). I removed the MCB from the lighting circuit & the switch still tripped a few hours later.
I think the issue is with the Switch live(might of been pinched/come loose), my reasoning is after pulling the MCB for the lighting circuit the main breaker stilled tripped (which leads me to believe it's not a problem with the Loop because there wouldn't of been any current running though them. But the Switch live (from my understanding has a consent current).
Would this be the 1st place to start my problem solving??
Any advise welcome.
SO purchased to new light (instructions were rubbish). After working out what wire was my Switch live ( it wasn't marked) I ran that into the Live on my light, 2 x N into light & 3 x Earths(using tails so the joins were above the light fitting in the ceiling).
That left 3 x Live loops which i ran into a choc/box. Turned on all working fine, Then a bout 3 hrs after i finished the main trip switch tripped(not the MCB for the light circuit). I removed the MCB from the lighting circuit & the switch still tripped a few hours later.
I think the issue is with the Switch live(might of been pinched/come loose), my reasoning is after pulling the MCB for the lighting circuit the main breaker stilled tripped (which leads me to believe it's not a problem with the Loop because there wouldn't of been any current running though them. But the Switch live (from my understanding has a consent current).
Would this be the 1st place to start my problem solving??
Any advise welcome.