I seem to have a strange problem/nuisance.
A couple of times i have had to replace a socket/ light fitting.
as per sense and safety i turn of the breaker for the particular ring i am working on, checking with a voltage detector all is dead before starting.
My problem is this, whilst working on the live/neutral all is fine, but when ever i touch the earth the main breaker trips, leaving the house with no power.
Is there a problem with the consumer unit and/or main breaker, or am i just charged with too much static????
A couple of times i have had to replace a socket/ light fitting.
as per sense and safety i turn of the breaker for the particular ring i am working on, checking with a voltage detector all is dead before starting.
My problem is this, whilst working on the live/neutral all is fine, but when ever i touch the earth the main breaker trips, leaving the house with no power.
Is there a problem with the consumer unit and/or main breaker, or am i just charged with too much static????