Recent content by EssexMike

Fixed.....RCD was at fault. Shower and lighting restored

Apologies....i thought it was the other way round

There is supply voltage? Its the load that doesn't register

that's what im thinking as well.....will get it swapped and let you all know the outcome. Thanks for all the help chaps, much apreicated

It will stay in the up position without tripping though, that's the bit that's throwing me at the moment, but as soon as I move the switch on the rcd just under the top position and hold it there the power comes back

Whats the isolation switch? You mean the switch on the rcd?

ok swampy BIG update here and hope this helps you all diagnose When I push the switch on the rcd from off to on, there is a point very near the top just under the fully up position that puts the electric back on upstairs if I hold it at that point. If I then put the switch to the very top...

Yep I was there and saw the results of on his tester screen.....the top was showing zero. Forget what the number was on the bottom reading but was in the 200's from what I remember. Can you explain why its not possible with my setup....trying to get my head round this whole thing. Could be...

all I know is he put his multi meter on the bottom two screws on the rcd and saw current but nothing coming from the top two when he did the same

you have the proper pic now dude so ease up on the sarcasm lol Ive posted to get a advice from you guys who know about this stuff.....so thanks to all those trying to help

Thanks for the helpful replies chaps. Yes there is a supply to the main CU as I have power downstairs. The one at the top in the picture is seeing power in but nothing coming out

hope not as the bath is a solid one piece jobbie with no panels :( yep, it wont trip

here is the pic guys

I will try and take a picture of the whole lot and post up tomorrow so you can see the full setup