Can any sparks point me in the right direction here please?
I have a problem with my mains switch (Newlec 100amp) or I think I do, I can run a spur here & there but when it comes to the consumer unit I leave it to the pro's.
Here's my problem: I lost all the power in my home tonight approx 6pm, found the torch & opened the meter cupboard, checked all the switches & they were all in the on position. Flicked the mains switch to off, then back to on, the power came on midway but flicks off at the last 2% of the on position??? I can hold the switch at about 75% on & let go of the switch so it stays in this position & the power comes on & stays on, but as soon as I flick the switch to 100% on position I lose all the power.
I switched all of them off & all electrical items in the house, unplugged everything & started the elimination process thinking something may be tripping it but the mains switch still acts in the same way, I did notice however that when pressing the switch into the consumer unit that it restores power (very lightly too with one finger), does this indicate that the switch has failed or the wiring needs checking? Or is this something else?
The Unit has not been modified in 5 years since I moved here, neither has any other part of the wiring in the house, nothing added to it or removed. Everything has worked perfectly in those 5 years.
I know I should get a spark in to test & examine it which I probably will do very soon but I would be grateful if anyone can give some advice on this.
Cheers guys
I have a problem with my mains switch (Newlec 100amp) or I think I do, I can run a spur here & there but when it comes to the consumer unit I leave it to the pro's.
Here's my problem: I lost all the power in my home tonight approx 6pm, found the torch & opened the meter cupboard, checked all the switches & they were all in the on position. Flicked the mains switch to off, then back to on, the power came on midway but flicks off at the last 2% of the on position??? I can hold the switch at about 75% on & let go of the switch so it stays in this position & the power comes on & stays on, but as soon as I flick the switch to 100% on position I lose all the power.
I switched all of them off & all electrical items in the house, unplugged everything & started the elimination process thinking something may be tripping it but the mains switch still acts in the same way, I did notice however that when pressing the switch into the consumer unit that it restores power (very lightly too with one finger), does this indicate that the switch has failed or the wiring needs checking? Or is this something else?
The Unit has not been modified in 5 years since I moved here, neither has any other part of the wiring in the house, nothing added to it or removed. Everything has worked perfectly in those 5 years.
I know I should get a spark in to test & examine it which I probably will do very soon but I would be grateful if anyone can give some advice on this.
Cheers guys