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[Guest77]

I just changed a DB, and when the upstairs light switch is pressed at the bottom of the stairs the RCD trips out, I have no idea why? have you guys got any ideas and if so how do I get over the problem.

 

[GMES]

I just changed a DB, and when the upstairs light switch is pressed at the bottom of the stairs the RCD trips out, I have no idea why? have you guys got any ideas and if so how do I get over the problem.

The 1st thing I would say is you have some very long arms

 

[Guest77]

LOL, okay when the upstairs landing light is switched on from the 2 gang switch at the bottom of the stairs

 

[telectrix]

is this electric lighting or gas?

 

[Rockingit]

Is it Friday already?

 

[GMES]

LOL, okay when the upstairs landing light is switched on from the 2 gang switch at the bottom of the stairs

Apologies Mike I couldn't resist ha ha.

 

[pennychew]

I'm guessing the upstairs and downstairs lights are now on separate rcds. Is it an incorrectly wired downstairs switch which is feeding the upstairs light from the downstairs supply and rcd but the neutral path is through the upstairs rcd?

 

[trev]

I'm guessing the upstairs and downstairs lights are now on separate rcds. Is it an incorrectly wired downstairs switch which is feeding the upstairs light from the downstairs supply and rcd but the neutral path is through the upstairs rcd?

And the short way of saying that is?

 

[Simonslimline]

And the short way of saying that is?

Borrowed neutral.

 

[Simonslimline]

This is something that should be tested for before a board change ever takes place IMO.

Am i correct in saying that a borrowed neutral would also be a code 2 on a condition report?

 

[tazz]

All I can suggest to the op reads the following to help him with his training .....

 

[trev]

Can't go wrong with that Dave!
Or can you

 

[Simonslimline]

All I can suggest to the op reads the following to help him with his training .....

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could also be used as toilet roll once he's finished laughing at it

 

[Paul.M]

All I can suggest to the op reads the following to help him with his training .....

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It must be a Friday night :rofl:


Please do not buy that book unless you want to put a yellow stain on the front of your underpants. Yes, it is that funny.

 

[tazz]

oops.....for Trainees, this is an old on going joke with older members. And the book shown, has ideas which are far fetched and open for debate.