MCB for kitchen ring circuit was popping out with increasing frequency.
All appliances test fine.
Suspected one double socket may be at fault. Opened it up - two cables coming in - and found that one of the earth connectors was just loose. Secured this alongside the first into back of socket fascia and when I turn main power back on the MCB pops out immediately with a bit of a flash i.e it trips quicker than ever/immediately.
Ok, I know I should get someone qualified in but am I missing something obvious - does the earth not go in with the other one? Should it be connected to back of the mounting box?
Thanks for any comments
All appliances test fine.
Suspected one double socket may be at fault. Opened it up - two cables coming in - and found that one of the earth connectors was just loose. Secured this alongside the first into back of socket fascia and when I turn main power back on the MCB pops out immediately with a bit of a flash i.e it trips quicker than ever/immediately.
Ok, I know I should get someone qualified in but am I missing something obvious - does the earth not go in with the other one? Should it be connected to back of the mounting box?
Thanks for any comments