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by mij
Sat Sep 01, 2007 12:22 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: garage trips out the new box
Replies: 3
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I have now checked the junctions leading to the garage, they are all correctly connected. I think there may be a weather consideration from a glance at the installation but all is water tight inside. All worked fine until the trip box was fitted in the house. I've now got the domestic wiring book an...
by mij
Sun Aug 12, 2007 3:33 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: garage trips out the new box
Replies: 3
Views: 3741

[quote="sparx"]Hi not much info but some thoughts, is socket correctly connected ie N-E not reversed? is con. unit a split load type? if so is N of socket supply cable in same half of board as L? both must be on RCD end of board, the fact that it only trips when loaded suggests the cable m...
by mij
Wed Aug 08, 2007 6:12 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: garage trips out the new box
Replies: 3
Views: 3741

garage trips out the new box

A new MCB box fitted because of a new kitchen installation was checked off with the exception of the garage (it had a twin 13A plug broken at the time). I obtained a new one today and fitted it but it trips out anytime anything tries to draw current from it. Even a hand lamp. I can see no reason for...
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