No 1st floor lights

[Phil004]

I had an intermittent fault where the RCD tripped, it started around 2 months ago after removing a light for decorating, however the RCD has reset for periods since. Last Friday it tripped and now won’t reset, the bulbs are all ok. We have had an electrician out today for a few hours to investigate/rectify but he couldn’t give a definitive answer after taking down all the fittings and separating the wires, What would the way ahead be??

Thanks for your help in advance

Phil

 

[tony clark]

what sort of light did you replace it with might be able to do something on wednesday all depends if i can finish a job tomorrow if not i might have a number for you to call not sure if he comes your way but he may know someone hes old school so you should be ok. pm me if you dont have any luck

 

[Phil004]

Hi Tony it was an ikea 5 light spotlight, I loosened off for decorating, the RCD wouldn’t reset Friday So opted for a new light but still fails to reset, it was one of the same style,

 

[Phil004]

Tony,

Not sure how to PM on here, but if you have any availability that would be great

 

[Phil004]

hi Tony,
I got your PM message but can’t message you, would you be able to send me a contact number by PM

 

[static zap]

Screwed or pinched cable fella

Were any fresh screws put thru ceiling ?

 

[telectrix]

an educated guess is a badly made joint above the new light, disturbed when moved.

 

[James]

an educated guess is a badly made joint above the new light, disturbed when moved.

Or the new light fitting screwed into a bit of twin + E

 

[Phil004]

Ok, that makes sense, I have loosened and retightened the mounting screws

 

[Markyd]

Were any switches loosened or removed for re dec....any outside lights on circuit.......

 

[Phil004]

no Switches removed before issue started and no outside lights on the circuit