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I have now tested it with a plug in tester and it is a neutral fault, just need to track down the solution now. My wifr has also just told me that in a room that she uses for ironing upstairs, a double socket has also stopped working. tested that too and it also has a neutral fault. Could...

thanks for the advice and help. Sounds like I need a proper tester or an electrician!!

The switch is above worktop height and all I have to test the power is a cheap screwdriver which lights up when I touch the live at the switch and at the lower level socket. I have also checked the connections at both points, although almost impossible at the switch, as there is virtually no...

the dishwasher works if I plug into another socket, but not a long terms solution as have to use an extension lead. there is no other fuse to test

its not a fused switch

My dishwasher spur socket has stopped working - I have changed the socket but has made no difference. There is power there, which I have checked with a tester, but still cannot get to work. all the connections appear to be ok, I have removed and re-installed but with no success. Does anyone...