KETTLE SUDDENLY KEEPS TRIPPING MAIN FUSE BOX

[miameow]

Hi there,
Why is it that my kettle has suddenly started to trip the fuse everytime it is turned on - It is a cordless kettle with a corded base - I have tried pluging it into a different socket & the same thing happens - All the sockets go dead, & have to be turned back on at the main fuse box - What I want to know is if it is the kettle that is the problem & if so can it be sorted - Below is a link to give you an idea of what the Morphy Richards kettle looks like.

http://uk.shopping.com/xPF-Morphy-Richards-43438-Essentials-Traditional

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Regards
Simi

 

[Spark123]

Sounds like you need to bin the kettle and buy a new one, for the price of them they are not really worth the hastle of repairing.

 

[miameow]

Sounds like you need to bin the kettle and buy a new one, for the price of them they are not really worth the hastle of repairing.

Thought so, but thanks!
S x

 

[viewer]

Try drying out kettle and base thoroughly and try again. Also check plug - steam from kettle can sometime condense in plug.

 

[miameow]

Try drying out kettle and base thoroughly and try again. Also check plug - steam from kettle can sometime condense in plug.

Ok thanks although the plug is sealed.
S x

 

[Taylortwocities]

Its a moulded plug but in no way is it water or vapourproof.

There's a fuse in it with a pull out section, you can get all sorts in there but do as suggested. Skip for the kettle then skip down to Dyas and get yourself a nice new one.

 

[crockett]

The missus had the same prob. I had a look............. she had forgotten to say that she put the base in the washing bowl, which just happened to be FULL OF WATER, as she filled the kettle up. Sure enough, a hair dryer session later, and it's worked since.

 

[tetleyteabag]

Hi there,
Why is it that my kettle has suddenly started to trip the fuse everytime it is turned on - It is a cordless kettle with a corded base - I have tried pluging it into a different socket & the same thing happens - All the sockets go dead, & have to be turned back on at the main fuse box - What I want to know is if it is the kettle that is the problem & if so can it be sorted - Below is a link to give you an idea of what the Morphy Richards kettle looks like.

http://uk.shopping.com/xPF-Morphy-Richards-43438-Essentials-Traditional

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Regards
Simi

Hi, we have the same kettle just a different colour, its 6 months old and has started to trip the electric even though the socket is switched off. I phoned Morphy Richards who told me that is impossible. I then tried it at work and with the socket off I switched the kettle itself on and 3 times it tripped the mains power.

 

[JohnW2]

Hi, we have the same kettle just a different colour, its 6 months old ...

I'm rather surprised they are still making the same model, 6 years after the question to which you have just responded was written!

Kind Regards, John

 

[ericmark]

A kettle is always hard as neutral - earth faults can mean it's not the kettle but something else at fault but where kettle also trips supply in a different location likely it's due for the bin.

Point is kettle costs £6 is it really worth the effort to find out cause.

 

[winston1]

M

A kettle is always hard as neutral - earth faults can mean it's not the kettle but something else at fault but where kettle also trips supply in a different location likely it's due for the bin.

NO, not the bin. It is only 6 months old. It's due to go back to the retailer as not fit for purpose under the sale of goods act. Most likely there is a manufacturers guarantee of a year in addition to those statutory rights.[/youtube]

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Point is kettle costs £6 is it really worth the effort to find out cause.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Swan-Jug-Kettle-Cordless-Traditional-Style-Black-152699-/120671024301

 

[JohnW2]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Swan-Jug-Kettle-Cordless-Traditional-Style-Black-152699-/120671024301]

Ah - but for a mere extra £109.99, you can get a 3-year warranty - maybe that makes the price worth paying

Kind Regards, John

 

[Taylortwocities]

Point is kettle costs £6 is it really worth the effort to find out cause.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Swan-Jug-Kettle-Cordless-Traditional-Style-Black-152699-/120671024301

Or a mere £49.99 direct from Swan.
http://www.swan-brand.co.uk/products/kettles/swan3-black-trad-kettle.html

 

[Fenelf]

.. i know this thread is old.. i just the other day found it through having the same issue with my kettle.. but all solved by just changing the fuse in the plug! Forgive me if wrong didn't see anyone suggesting that..