i replaced a one way switch with a metal type (which needs an earth) when i connected wires up as previous plastic switch I blew the fuse. Can anyone explain why? Thanks
Dippy said:Check for a short between the switch terminals and earth. The switch may have a manufacturing defect.
breezer said:Dippy said:Check for a short between the switch terminals and earth. The switch may have a manufacturing defect.
i dont think so, switches are generaly on or off, so if it is as you say faulty, it will be on or off all the time
i bet as its a metal box the wire is trapped / touching where it shoundn't
Dippy said:Not if the defect is part of the armature so that it only shorts in one position.
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