Sockets not working but fuseboard hasnt tripped?

[tryme]

Sockets not working but fuseboard hasnt tripped?

My partner plugged something in and the sockets went as if the fuse tripped but upon looking in the fuseboard this hasnt happened but yet no power in the sockets?

 

[JohnW2]

My partner plugged something in and the sockets went as if the fuse tripped but upon looking in the fuseboard this hasnt happened but yet no power in the sockets?

Are you sure that it hasn't tripped - assuming you're talking about a 'breaker', sometimes the lever doesn't go down very far when it trips - try pushing it right down ('off') and then back up again.

Are you saying that none of the sockets work? What about other things (like lighting, cooker, etc.) - do they all still work? Are you sure there is not some other protective device (maybe an RCD separate from the CU/fuseboard) which has tripped?

Kind Regards, John

 

[tryme]

Ive tried switching them "off" on the breaker and also the lights are on but no power on any sockets

 

[tryme]

There is an rcd but dont know how to test it

 

[tryme]

Ahh it was the rcd !!
I dont know what the rcd is but it had tripped but not all the way down

 

[JohnW2]

Ahh it was the rcd !! I dont know what the rcd is but it had tripped but not all the way down

Glad it's sorted. Yes, RCDs also sometimes don't 'go all the way down' when they trip, but often need to be pushed all the way down before they can be switched on again.

That may not be the end of this story, since something caused this RCD to trip. What was your partner plugging in/out when the problem arose?

Kind Regards, John

 

[tryme]

Yes it had only gone half down and needed to be switched off completely before it would go back on.

Also i think you are right. Looks like a loose socket (yikes)

 

[ban-all-sheds]

A socket so loose that it creates electrical faults is Bad News.

Have you called an electrician yet?

 

[tryme]

The socket is not in use now and landlord has been notified.

Thanks for your help