Recent content by Arc1001

Right have fully removed all 3 sockets and the 1/light switch...have taped up all wires separate...there are no covers on so all def not touching hanging out...... And its still tripping as soon as I out load through... RCD kapput?

I'm gonna have one last look and pull it all out again will keep you posted!

Well no. The plot thickens RCD tripping from down stairs sockets whenever I pull through...so phone charger fine fridge or TV trips it. Now I haven't touched any sockets down stairs and they supposed to be different circuit? In fact any load through sockets up or down trips RCD. Just gonna...

ive got the three sockets in question hanging out....all of the wires are in right places. light and boiler and on diffrent rcd to sockets and cooker and shower....so i can still see with it all switch off (no current so no live wires) Cheers though mate, as i say appreciate it. As for...

nipping to shop back in 10 mins.....I really appreciate this your a life saver btw!

Ok tried that no change. From what you say is it most likely something is shorting now? I need to isolate which socket is causing this. would it all work with no socket attatched? What I mean is could I remove them one by one to find out which one is the problem? Would it trip anyway if...

Hi Yes...at least I think so. Have put lever back to on position. Do I need to do anything with the button? It is fine and back on with the two isolators for the sockets (up and down) in the off position but trips when I switch either of them to on. Thank you so much for the speed of...

Hi All, First post here :D and in a bit of trouble with the wife! In short had ordered some new electirical sockets and light switches for upstairs. Cracked on today fitting a few of them. Have put in 1 light switch (lights working fine) and 3 sockets (2 straight swaps for singles and...