Recent content by Inthedark

Ahh...a low battery, yes this could be the problem. Thanks very much for all the help. I will get a new battery tomorrow and check again. Cheers

"Makes me wonder if the earth is any good" Can I check this? I have had a quick look into my "Meter cupboard" and the input seems to be via a single cable coming up through the ground. This goes into three fuses, I assume this is three phase? The only earth I can see seems to be attached...

Sorry I sent of the previous reply without seeing this. "Should still work, though. Please don't be offended, but you did have it on AC didn't you?" No offence taken, yes, it was on AC. I do not have a shower fitted, yet.. but I haven't noticed any problems with any other electrical...

Interesting story Teachergeezer, glad I checked the problem. I assumed the fault was caused by the new set of Christmas lights! Yes, of course if there is no PD across L&E then no E...sorry. I will check the other circuits (upstairs ring and lights, cooker, kitchen, etc) to see if they...

Thanks for the help. Yes, I will replace the 2.5mm2 cable that I have cut out of the ring. I was measuring the voltage using a Wavetek HD115B meter. Wavetek are now owned by Fluke and I believe the meter is no longer made. Should I get the local Electrical Co. to check this out? I am...

Hi, My downstairs ring main kept triping the 32A MCB. I think I have found the fault, a cable from one socket to another was under a concrete floor and I noticed a low resistance between the live and earth. I have disconnected the cable and all now seems fine. I suspect the cable has been...