Our washing machine recently stopped working. I replaced the fuse in the fused-switch but still no action.
I pulled the machine out and stuck a socket tester (Fluke SM200) in the socket and it reported a Live/Earth Reverse fault.
I had a look behind the socket the machine is plugged into and it all looks fine.
I then unscrewed the fused-switch socket and the neutral-out pole looks like it has seen some action.
I've attached pictures
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So as I understand it the Live/Earth reverse fault would be consistant with the neutral wire not being connected, so that explains the tester error.
What is the likely cause of the damage to the neutral pole on the fused-switch socket?
I could head down to BandQ to grab a replacement but I'd rather find out what caused this fault in case it just repeats with the new switch.
This episode has also prompted me to consider getting an electrical inspection. How much is a test and report of my circuits likely to cost? It's a 2-bed end of terrace house with 2 rings for sockets and a ring for the cooker, 2 rings for the lighting and 1 for the smoke detectors.
Thanks for any help.
I pulled the machine out and stuck a socket tester (Fluke SM200) in the socket and it reported a Live/Earth Reverse fault.
I had a look behind the socket the machine is plugged into and it all looks fine.
I then unscrewed the fused-switch socket and the neutral-out pole looks like it has seen some action.
I've attached pictures
View media item 72631
View media item 72630
So as I understand it the Live/Earth reverse fault would be consistant with the neutral wire not being connected, so that explains the tester error.
What is the likely cause of the damage to the neutral pole on the fused-switch socket?
I could head down to BandQ to grab a replacement but I'd rather find out what caused this fault in case it just repeats with the new switch.
This episode has also prompted me to consider getting an electrical inspection. How much is a test and report of my circuits likely to cost? It's a 2-bed end of terrace house with 2 rings for sockets and a ring for the cooker, 2 rings for the lighting and 1 for the smoke detectors.
Thanks for any help.