Recent content by RoryL

Ok, just to let you know that I tried your "one more test" and it solved the problem. It was a simple matter of resetting the RCD switch to the 'down' position by pressing the button in while I did that, and with the main power switch off. Then when I switched the main power back on ... voila...

Thank you for the detailed response, and yes it sounds like I need a pro at this stage. I am based in Wickford Essex, if there is anyone nearby that information would be great! Thanks again.

Hi, Yes, I wouldn't get into replacing anything, and would get a sparky in. I was just trying to ascertain if it was something simple before taking that step. When you ask if the main RCD will reset and stay with power off, I don't know what position it is supposed to be set in if all was...

Ok, I ckecked all the sockets I was working on very carefully, even took the wires out and rewired thm just in case but still no joy. Tried the kettle as well to no avail. I since noticed the power to the garage works, so it's just the sockets in the house that have no power. What's weird is...

Ok, thanks. Although as I say it automatically springs back to the up position. That is the only position it stays in unless I am physically holding it in a down position. It's more of a sprung loaded lever as opposed to the normal trip switch design of everything else on that box. And with a...

Hi Dave, Thanks for the prompt reply. Good to know that lever is called and RCD. I don't know if it's tripping as such, because it doesn't seem to click to another position (whether the main swtich is on or off) and then trip per se, when I turn the main switch on.  Is that what it's supposed...

Hi, I'm afraid I know little to nothing about electrical things, but basically, I unscrewed a number of plug sockets in my house prior to decorating, and everything was fine. Then the other day after I finished the painting, I turned the main trip-switch off while screwed the sockets back...