27-01-2021, 03:29 PM
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Re: Fuse Box puzzle....
I believe the following is correct. When I had a new consumer unit, to replace a very old one with fuses, the fridge / freezer was put on a separate MCB as it was known to be a problem, causing the electricity supply to trip out.If that's not exactly the correct explanation I am sure someone will put that right.
27-01-2021, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Judd
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Nothing that you could have checked really - anything with a motor (power surge when switching on) could have tripped the breaker (MCB) so unless your central heating was switching on at 2:30 in the morning (doubtful), I'd continue to suspect the fridge/freezer. Not a great deal you can do about it unless it gets to be a regular problem. Hopefully, it was just a one-off glitch.ETA: Do you have a security light connected to the socket circuit via a fused spur? They're notorious for tripping MCBs off, especially when they begin to get old and corrode.
Yes, I'm beginning to suspect it's the F/F. I hope it's not going to go belly up with this lockdown malarky. I don't do online shopping which would mean I'd be in silly street if it gave up the ghost.
Yes I have two security lights but I think they run from the electrics in the garage (on a separate circuit). One doesn't work, which I think is the bulb, but I can't get up there to replace it. The other gave up the ghost about 2yrs ago but on very rare occasions works for between 2 - 10 seconds at the most.
27-01-2021, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Baz46
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I believe the following is correct. When I had a new consumer unit, to replace a very old one with fuses, the fridge / freezer was put on a separate MCB as it was known to be a problem, causing the electricity supply to trip out.If that's not exactly the correct explanation I am sure someone will put that right.
I won't be having the consumer unit changed - no matter how many times Eon sends me letters saying it needs changing as part of their Smart Meter campaign.
27-01-2021, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Baz46
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I believe the following is correct. When I had a new consumer unit, to replace a very old one with fuses, the fridge / freezer was put on a separate MCB as it was known to be a problem, causing the electricity supply to trip out.If that's not exactly the correct explanation I am sure someone will put that right.
27-01-2021, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Pesta
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Yes, I'm beginning to suspect it's the F/F. I hope it's not going to go belly up with this lockdown malarky. I don't do online shopping which would mean I'd be in silly street if it gave up the ghost.
Yes I have two security lights but I think they run from the electrics in the garage (on a separate circuit). One doesn't work, which I think is the bulb, but I can't get up there to replace it. The other gave up the ghost about 2yrs ago but on very rare occasions works for between 2 - 10 seconds at the most.
27-01-2021, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Pesta
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Ok Baz thanks. I'm beginning to understand that now. I've never had it happen before. I won't be having the consumer unit changed - no matter how many times Eon sends me letters saying it needs changing as part of their Smart Meter campaign.
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27-01-2021, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Judd
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Are the garage electrics on their own or connected to the socket circuit?
I vaguely remember the garage electrics were connected to the inside fuse box. When I moved here 9yrs ago and the pumps and their wires were taken out in the garage, I had the kitchen done. At that time the oven was gas and I wanted a double electric oven. So, the electrician made the one to the garage for the double oven meaning the garage's own circuit(?) is just that. Does that make sense?
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BTW, it was the clock I checked... it's an hour and a half slower. Yes, you could argue it's the 'timer' but not in my book 'cos I don't use the timer
27-01-2021, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Pesta
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They're on their own with their own trip switch. Originally when I first moved here the pond (that was) had electric pumps connected to it.I vaguely remember the garage electrics were connected to the inside fuse box. When I moved here 9yrs ago and the pumps and their wires were taken out in the garage, I had the kitchen done. At that time the oven was gas and I wanted a double electric oven. So, the electrician made the one to the garage for the double oven meaning the garage's own circuit(?) is just that. Does that make sense?
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BTW, it was the clock I checked... it's an hour and a half slower. Yes, you could argue it's the 'timer' but not in my book 'cos I don't use the timer
Re my BIB up top ... not sure that's true. Dug out the surveyor pic below:
(no idea why it's on it's side!)
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