How to check if a fuse feeds a ring final or 2 radial circuit

[247 handyman]

I think I might be more concerned as to why suddenly are there fuses going so regularly, what is going on with the sockets if they did not do this before. You might find a temporary answer if you knew what they are plugging in when the fuse goes and encourage them not to. What do you think? At least until it can be investigated more thoroughly. Might be faulty equipment or overload from too many things on at the same time.

In my opinion they recently had a boiler fitted the old system was obviously removed. Some how they blew the 30a fuse so swapped the now redundant 15a fuse into the 30a carrier. When the high draw loads from the kitchen started to blow the 15a fuse as all the house sockets are on 1 fuse.

 

[The Ghost]

recently had a boiler fitted

I certainly would be calling them back to rectify that as they have, by what you say, underfused the existing circuit and should be obliged to rectify it.

 

[247 handyman]

I certainly would be calling them back to rectify that as they have, by what you say, underfused the existing circuit and should be obliged to rectify it.

Problem is we have no proof it just looks to be something along those lines. All the carriers had fused in but now there is a 30A fuse missing and a 15A in the red carrier and an empty 15A slot.

 

[Pete999]

Problem is we have no proof it just looks to be something along those lines. All the carriers had fused in but now there is a 30A fuse missing and a 15A in the red carrier and an empty 15A slot.

Hasn't the boiler got a fused spur feeding it with an appropriate size cartridge fuse fitted?

 

[Midwest]

In my opinion they recently had a boiler fitted the old system was obviously removed. Some how they blew the 30a fuse so swapped the now redundant 15a fuse into the 30a carrier. When the high draw loads from the kitchen started to blow the 15a fuse as all the house sockets are on 1 fuse.

OP, assuming your in-laws house is a typical small pensioners property, I'm wondering why the 15a fuse is blowing? Again assuming its going after a period of time? What have your in-laws plugged into their sockets,any electric fires. Most modern appliances draw moderate amounts of load. Or does the fuse blow suddenly, e.g. when the boiler system is turned on?

 

[247 handyman]

OP, assuming your in-laws house is a typical small pensioners property, I'm wondering why the 15a fuse is blowing? Again assuming its going after a period of time? What have your in-laws plugged into their sockets,any electric fires. Most modern appliances draw moderate amounts of load. Or does the fuse blow suddenly, e.g. when the boiler system is turned on?

No pal it's quite large. Was a typical council house which they bought and extended then had a loft conversion. Going from 3 bed to 6. Big family but only 2 "kids" left at home. Usually seems to be in the morning with washer dryer heater hair straighteners at all running.
Never had a problem with everyone at home, it only started with the cold weather the other week. There is only 1 circuit for all the sockets including the kitchen.
I'll say again I'm totally convinced someone has changed the fuse but I won't let them change it back without it being tested.

 

[247 handyman]

Hasn't the boiler got a fused spur feeding it with an appropriate size cartridge fuse fitted?

No pal. The boiler is just plugged into a normal socket.

 

[Pete999]

No pal. The boiler is just plugged into a normal socket.

Who installed the boiler?

 

[247 handyman]

Who installed the boiler?

Wife is checking with her mum.

 

[247 handyman]

Wife is checking with her mum.

Sorry she can't remember.

 

[247 handyman]

Who installed the boiler?

She's just checked her memory bank and it was Cheshire central heating.
Does this have any relevance

 

[Pete999]

She's just checked her memory bank and it was Cheshire central heating.
Does this have any relevance

If you know who butchered you electrics, get em back to unbutcher it common sense really

 

[gazdkw82]

I would defo call them and push to get them to rectify this.

Theres a thin line between giving advice for you to solve the problem yourself and endangering you and your family. I'm sure you are more than capable of carrying out the work with the correct guidance in person. However we can not see or really interpret what you've got, what you've done and what you should do safely without actually being there.

Hope you get this problem sorted

 

[247 handyman]

If you know who butchered you electrics, get em back to unbutcher it common sense really

The problem is it's only my logic that says it's them. There is no proof.

I've changed the fuse to a plug in mcb for them, for my own peace of mind I don't want them struggling in the night They can just flick the switch instead.
Doesn't solve the problem just helps them get power back on.

 

[247 handyman]

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