I have an 'old style' fuse box which has never until now presented any problems. A few days ago there was a loudish click (or clunk) sound followed by all the ceiling lights going out. There are 9 ceiling light switches coming from the one fuse in the fuse box. I replaced the 5amp fuse wire and all was well for 1 day, when the same thing happened. On both occasions there were only 2 or 3 lights being used. However, on replacing the fuse again it immediately blew.
The property was rewired in approx 1980.
Can anyone suggest the best action to take. I am going to look inside all the switch boxes to check that nothing has come loose. Other than that I am at a loss. Could there be any other reason, apart from the wires feeding the switches to have degenerated which is unlikely.
Is there any way I can check the source of the problem?
HELP!
The property was rewired in approx 1980.
Can anyone suggest the best action to take. I am going to look inside all the switch boxes to check that nothing has come loose. Other than that I am at a loss. Could there be any other reason, apart from the wires feeding the switches to have degenerated which is unlikely.
Is there any way I can check the source of the problem?
HELP!