simple FCU question- turning off

gary taylor · Apr 4, 2018

A simple question with hopefully a simple answer!

We have a switched 13A fcu which controls an external RCD protected double socket.

I can leave this on constantly and without anything plugged, it turns half off so the switch is level. I can turn it back on and it works fine

What could be causing this?

Thanks all.

Octopus · Apr 4, 2018

Knackered switch possibly....

Pete999 · Apr 4, 2018

Murdoch said:
Knackered switch possibly....

What he said^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Probably

telectrix · Apr 4, 2018

[ElectriciansForums.net] simple FCU question- turning off

Pete999 · Apr 4, 2018

telectrix said:

Bit OTT Tel, but effective none the less, is it a VDE hammer? can't tell from the piccy.

Rpa07 · Apr 4, 2018

telectrix said:

Look @Pete999 it’s shiny, shiny I tell you!

telectrix · Apr 4, 2018

pete gone quiet, he busy ordering one.

Pete999 · Apr 4, 2018

Rpa07 said:
Look @Pete999 it’s shiny, shiny I tell you!

Seen better Mate, not really worth a second glance, rubbish realy, DIY kit imo, don't know what Tel is doing with it in his tool box, unless he liberated it from a Southerner. LOL.

telectrix · Apr 4, 2018

if it's that crap pete, place your finger on the bench.

Pete999 · Apr 4, 2018

telectrix said:
if it's that crap pete, place your finger on the bench.

Never said it was crap Tel, just intimated it was not really that special. I have hit my hands with better.

littlespark · Apr 4, 2018

Thread gone a little off topic as usual.
I think the switch on your FCU is faulty. Replace safely if you feel confident doing so. If not, a friendly local electrician is required. 10 minute job

telectrix · Apr 4, 2018

no pleasing some. is this any better?:

it'sgot a genuine all-american hickory ( or is that hillbilly) handle.

Pete999 · Apr 4, 2018

telectrix said:
no pleasing some. is this any better?:

it'sgot a genuine all-american hickory ( or is that hillbilly) handle.

Better

littlespark · Apr 4, 2018

At least a wooden handle is better insulated than the metal one

Pete999 · Apr 4, 2018

Thats not a hammer this is though
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stanley-51...Format=grid&impressionTimestamp=1522862206318

Pete999 · Apr 4, 2018

Pete999 said:
Thats not a hammer this is though
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stanley-51-167-22-Ounce-AntiVibe-Framing/dp/B000I1KH8Q/ref=sm_n_se_dkp_GB_pr_sea_0_2?adId=B000I1KH8Q&creativeASIN=B000I1KH8Q&linkId=e490f0bdc068bb318176990e399ce9d0&tag=idealprice-search-widget-21&linkCode=w42&ref-refURL=https://www.idealprice.co.uk/search&slotNum=0&imprToken=GcWSl3912PUbCLs.mpTNXw&adType=smart&adMode=search&adFormat=grid&impressionTimestamp=1522862206318

Hang on I need to go somewhere private

Pete999 · Apr 4, 2018

I need to go somewhere private

telectrix · Apr 4, 2018

but this one is better for educating apprentices:

Nobbin · Apr 4, 2018

telectrix said:
but this one is better for educating apprentices:
View attachment 41647

Apprentices pay better attention when their nuts are (pretend) wired to a consumer unit main switch in it's off position.
They pay every bit as much attention to every word you say as they do every single person who goes anywhere near that switch.
Oh! the games we played.
I think we'd get time for that these days?