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Electric fault appliances not working
What would cause appliances / boiler / internet etc not to work but the lights to work. The fuse box switches seem fine
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"It looks the power section that controlled by rcd , the rcd may trip check the rcd not the actual breaker"
Answered on 27th Mar 2024 - Member since Jun 2023 -
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"Either a faulty fuse, cable damage (or an rcd trip but unlikely if you've checked the board and they're all in the on position)"
Answered on 27th Mar 2024 - Member since Jul 2023 -
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"Suspect could be a faulty appliance causing this issue . Or could be a faulty breaker /RCD . Or faulty wiring . Generally we start at 1st point and work down. Please bear in mind that we have test equipment to fully investigate"
Answered on 27th Mar 2024 - Member since Sep 2023 -
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"Needed to check fuses at plugs, or in switch spare."
Answered on 22nd Apr 2024 - Member since Apr 2024 -
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"This could be caused by numerous things, you will need a electrician with test equipment to find the problem"
Answered on 27th Mar 2024 - Member since Mar 2020 -
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