rwatney977
DIY
I have a 5amp lighting circuit throughout my flat which should power a total of four 3-round pin outlets. The 5amp circuit also powers two smoke alarms (backed up by battery). It is my guess that the circuit also powers the lights under the cupboards in my kitchen.
MCB switch is on. Cycling the switch turns the light on the fire alarms on and off so there is power in the circuit. However, after removing the switch and sockets for the 3-pin outlets, there is no voltage to the switch or outlets.
Additionally, there is no power to the switch for the lights under the kitchen cupboards and no power to these lights either (all these lights have been removed and powered up to check the bulbs/units are working.
It seems strange that almost everything on this circuit isn't working. Could there be a break in all wires (expect the fire alarm?
Any ideas on how to find the fault?
MCB switch is on. Cycling the switch turns the light on the fire alarms on and off so there is power in the circuit. However, after removing the switch and sockets for the 3-pin outlets, there is no voltage to the switch or outlets.
Additionally, there is no power to the switch for the lights under the kitchen cupboards and no power to these lights either (all these lights have been removed and powered up to check the bulbs/units are working.
It seems strange that almost everything on this circuit isn't working. Could there be a break in all wires (expect the fire alarm?
Any ideas on how to find the fault?
