I was due to install an additional socket on the ring. When I tested the ring I found a broken CPC. The customer was happy for me to fault find as they really wanted the new socket.
Split the ring, livened up the good side and immediately discounted all but 3 sockets (one ring for the whole house - 3 bed semi) which was amazing. Had a look at the 3 sockets and all were fine which is always a worry as it means junction box or a fault with the cable in the wall.
Narrowed it down to between 2 sockets and then took the plunge suggesting that the kitchen fitter from 30 years previous had drilled through a cable in the wall when putting the wall cabinets up. It wasn't a sheer guess, they were in line with one of the 2 sockets.
Took the cabinets down and found this:
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Doesn't it feel great when you find the fault!
I love being an electrician (apologies, Domestic Installer)!
Split the ring, livened up the good side and immediately discounted all but 3 sockets (one ring for the whole house - 3 bed semi) which was amazing. Had a look at the 3 sockets and all were fine which is always a worry as it means junction box or a fault with the cable in the wall.
Narrowed it down to between 2 sockets and then took the plunge suggesting that the kitchen fitter from 30 years previous had drilled through a cable in the wall when putting the wall cabinets up. It wasn't a sheer guess, they were in line with one of the 2 sockets.
Took the cabinets down and found this:
Doesn't it feel great when you find the fault!
I love being an electrician (apologies, Domestic Installer)!
