Hi all,
Have a problem as per title.
I live in a bungalow with two lighting circuits and one is down. The MCB won't stay live, it just pops immediately. I've ensured all lights are turned off so it's not a bulb issue and just need some advice which order to start my search for the fault.
I've been working in the loft but not on the wiring, I definitely haven't tripped on or pulled any cables so it's probably most likely a wire is damaged somewhere. I can't see any visible damage and equally can't power the circuit to find a fault.
Is it a question of just keep remaking the circuit to the individual rooms or is there an easier way to check a downed circuit?
Also, what are the chances of the MCB itself being at fault (Crabtree B6 61/B06), access to the CU is fine for flicking tripped switches but currently restricted as far as maintenance goes. Will set to and create access if it's worth switching the MCB's around.
I realise there could equally be a flukish fault in a light switch just when I've been upstairs hence asking for advice on the most likely fault area.
Oh, should say no nail or screw damage to switch/wall light drops either.
Many thanks
Have a problem as per title.
I live in a bungalow with two lighting circuits and one is down. The MCB won't stay live, it just pops immediately. I've ensured all lights are turned off so it's not a bulb issue and just need some advice which order to start my search for the fault.
I've been working in the loft but not on the wiring, I definitely haven't tripped on or pulled any cables so it's probably most likely a wire is damaged somewhere. I can't see any visible damage and equally can't power the circuit to find a fault.
Is it a question of just keep remaking the circuit to the individual rooms or is there an easier way to check a downed circuit?
Also, what are the chances of the MCB itself being at fault (Crabtree B6 61/B06), access to the CU is fine for flicking tripped switches but currently restricted as far as maintenance goes. Will set to and create access if it's worth switching the MCB's around.
I realise there could equally be a flukish fault in a light switch just when I've been upstairs hence asking for advice on the most likely fault area.
Oh, should say no nail or screw damage to switch/wall light drops either.
Many thanks