Admin phantom Posted July 26, 2021 Admin Report Share Posted July 26, 2021 Am after some advice please Suddenly this afternoon my lights keep tripping the fuse box and going off I live in a downstairs flat I reset the fuse, without putting any lights on and it has tripped again I've not put any new lights / bulbs in for months Is this something that I could resolve or do I need to call out an electrician? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted July 26, 2021 Report Share Posted July 26, 2021 I'm no electrician but is it possible your lights are not isolated to your flat and are on the same loop as the flat above? Could be something tripping from there? Would expect it all to be separate though. Faulty light switch? I had a new dimmer switch once that did it, regardless of if it was turned on. Only other thought would be water getting in somewhere? Must be at least one sparky on here surely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted July 26, 2021 Admin Report Share Posted July 26, 2021 Take the bulbs (lamps correct term) out one at a time and see it it stops, that will at least narrow it down to a particular switch /lamp holder or wiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted July 26, 2021 Report Share Posted July 26, 2021 Weird question I know but I have seen it happen, have you put any pictures or shelves up recently? Potentially nails or screws damaging the cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted July 26, 2021 Report Share Posted July 26, 2021 Do you have a outside light on the circuit? Potential water ingress causing it to trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted July 26, 2021 Author Admin Report Share Posted July 26, 2021 48 minutes ago, Gazred said: I'm no electrician but is it possible your lights are not isolated to your flat and are on the same loop as the flat above? Could be something tripping from there? Would expect it all to be separate though. Faulty light switch? I had a new dimmer switch once that did it, regardless of if it was turned on. Only other thought would be water getting in somewhere? Completely seperate from upstairs, not aware of any water getting in anywhere 28 minutes ago, Maesknoll Red said: Take the bulbs (lamps correct term) out one at a time and see it it stops, that will at least narrow it down to a particular switch /lamp holder or wiring. Will give this a try 9 minutes ago, Lew-T said: Weird question I know but I have seen it happen, have you put any pictures or shelves up recently? Potentially nails or screws damaging the cable. No, nothing new for months 1 minute ago, Lew-T said: Do you have a outside light on the circuit? Potential water ingress causing it to trip. 2 minutes ago, Lew-T said: Do you have a outside light on the circuit? Potential water ingress causing it to trip. Nothing external Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clevedon Red Posted July 26, 2021 Report Share Posted July 26, 2021 I blame Lee Johnson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted July 26, 2021 Report Share Posted July 26, 2021 if it keeps happening buy some fork handles..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakoe Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 As MR has said, it's a process of elimination. If you have a fan in the kitchen or bathroom it will likely be connected to the lighting circuit so make sure that's switched off. If you're confident in what you're doing you could take the front off all the switches (with the power turned off!) and check for loose wires and do the same with all the ceiling roses. Good luck, I hope it's an easy find. Fairly unlikely but it may even be as simple as a faulty circuit breaker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City oz Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 21 hours ago, phantom said: Am after some advice please Suddenly this afternoon my lights keep tripping the fuse box and going off I live in a downstairs flat I reset the fuse, without putting any lights on and it has tripped again I've not put any new lights / bulbs in for months Is this something that I could resolve or do I need to call out an electrician? I suggest you un plug al appliances, keep all light switches in the off position. When you are confident then reset the minature C/B in your switch board. Circuit breaker or replace the fuse wire if it is a realy old house. 10 amp fuse wire for lighting circuits and 20 amp fuse wire for power outlets . Then switch one light on at a time and then plug back in all your compliances one at a time and see what trips the circuit breaker or the RCD switch of which you should have. An RCD is a residual circuit device that will trip when an appliance or a circuit has an earth leakage from the positive live conductor to earth. if this does not work then send me the money to OZ and I will fly back and my labour component is free, oh and supply cider during the course of the works.hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted July 27, 2021 Author Admin Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 22 minutes ago, City oz said: I suggest you un plug al appliances, keep all light switches in the off position. When you are confident then reset the minature C/B in your switch board. Circuit breaker or replace the fuse wire if it is a realy old house. 10 amp fuse wire for lighting circuits and 20 amp fuse wire for power outlets . Then switch one light on at a time and then plug back in all your compliances one at a time and see what trips the circuit breaker or the RCD switch of which you should have. An RCD is a residual circuit device that will trip when an appliance or a circuit has an earth leakage from the positive live conductor to earth. if this does not work then send me the money to OZ and I will fly back and my labour component is free, oh and supply cider during the course of the works.hahaha Just to clarify, it is only my ceiling lights that are the problem, all other plugs are ok. Should I take out the bulbs in each room and see which trips the RCD? I was planning on giving it a go this afternoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City oz Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 1 minute ago, phantom said: Just to clarify, it is only my ceiling lights that are the problem, all other plugs are ok. Should I take out the bulbs in each room and see which trips the RCD? I was planning on giving it a go this afternoon 1- take out all light globes. 2- Make sure switches are in the off position ( take particular care if you have any intermediate switching ) stair way lights at the bottom and top of a stairway or hall way. 3- replace the the light globe in one room at a time while the switch is still off and then switch the switch on. If the light goes on then thats a win. 4- Continue to the next room and follow the same procedure. 5- As you follow this process then you will now which room, light fitting is at fault if the circuit trips. 6- You may have mixed circuits so also un plug all electrical appliances like kettles etc so as not to get confused during the process above. 7- Good luck at let me know how you go. I still have my sparky tools at my mums in Stockwood that are probably rusty by now. 8- Oh one more thing if you have a dedicated beer / cider fridge do not un plug it so you can keep some cold for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted July 27, 2021 Author Admin Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 1 hour ago, City oz said: 1- take out all light globes. 2- Make sure switches are in the off position ( take particular care if you have any intermediate switching ) stair way lights at the bottom and top of a stairway or hall way. 3- replace the the light globe in one room at a time while the switch is still off and then switch the switch on. If the light goes on then thats a win. 4- Continue to the next room and follow the same procedure. 5- As you follow this process then you will now which room, light fitting is at fault if the circuit trips. 6- You may have mixed circuits so also un plug all electrical appliances like kettles etc so as not to get confused during the process above. 7- Good luck at let me know how you go. I still have my sparky tools at my mums in Stockwood that are probably rusty by now. 8- Oh one more thing if you have a dedicated beer / cider fridge do not un plug it so you can keep some cold for me. Something really odd, I did as above. Managed to get all the lights back on, though two of three bulbs in living room ceiling light blew. All lights on for about 5 minutes then fuse tripped again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 Have some vol au vents and Arctic roll for tea,washed down with Cresta,light some candles and pretend it is the 70's all over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 I wouldn’t **** about. Get an electrician in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City oz Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 8 hours ago, phantom said: Something really odd, I did as above. Managed to get all the lights back on, though two of three bulbs in living room ceiling light blew. All lights on for about 5 minutes then fuse tripped again Did you try again all lights but with the ceiling light off. Sounds like the ceiling light is the faulty fitting. You have no choice now but to call a local sparky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 ask upstairs if they have spilled any water above your lounge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted July 27, 2021 Author Admin Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 45 minutes ago, City oz said: Did you try again all lights but with the ceiling light off. Sounds like the ceiling light is the faulty fitting. You have no choice now but to call a local sparky. Awaiting new bulbs to be delivered Wednesday Otherwise the wallet will have to take a hit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 17 hours ago, Slacker said: Have some vol au vents and Arctic roll for tea,washed down with Cresta,light some candles and pretend it is the 70's all over again. Entertain your family with musical renditions on a Stylophone (as advertised by that lovely cuddly Rolf Harris) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 4 minutes ago, Mike Hunt-Hertz said: Entertain your family with musical renditions on a Stylophone (as advertised by that lovely cuddly Rolf Harris) Just hope he doesn't get his didgeridoo out!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted July 28, 2021 Author Admin Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 Electrician booked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 13 minutes ago, phantom said: Electrician booked Good luck mate.In my experience, booking them is pretty easy.Getting them to actually turn up though........ Hope it gets sorted soon.(And cheap). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City oz Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 12 hours ago, phantom said: Awaiting new bulbs to be delivered Wednesday Otherwise the wallet will have to take a hit oh well at least we tried. Be carefull mate with electricity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted July 28, 2021 Author Admin Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 Thank you for everyone's advice Electrician came and eventually worked out there was a problem with two of my lights, as I am in a downstairs flat he is going to have to come back and rewire from light to light switch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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