Outdoor RCD Socket
Discussion
My outdoor socket has given up the ghost again after the weather.
All looks ok i can see the red light on (its very weak) test and reset do nothing. No power at all.
The fuse board has not tripped
Any suggestions what it could be ? could it be water ingress or am i better just replacing the socket itself ? would a cheap socket tester help ?
Thanks
All looks ok i can see the red light on (its very weak) test and reset do nothing. No power at all.
The fuse board has not tripped
Any suggestions what it could be ? could it be water ingress or am i better just replacing the socket itself ? would a cheap socket tester help ?
Thanks
I don't think a socket tester will help you to diagnose this issue but I would certainly recommend having one if you dabble with this sort of thing - an excellent sanity check that you've wired up a socket correctly.
If faced with the same I would (carefully) remove the front of the socket and test the neutral and earth to live voltages on the back. If they are what they should be then it seems pretty likely that you need to replace the socket. Has it got a decent cover on it to keep rain water out? I'd look at improving that too.
If faced with the same I would (carefully) remove the front of the socket and test the neutral and earth to live voltages on the back. If they are what they should be then it seems pretty likely that you need to replace the socket. Has it got a decent cover on it to keep rain water out? I'd look at improving that too.
Sockets wired up correctly as it was working 2 days ago
I will remove the face plate and check the connections to see if there is any loose or if there was been water ingress failing that i will buy a new RCD socket and see if that solves the issue.
The problem is i just can't see the red RCD light bright enough which besides the point it should reset itself with a press of test or reset
Anyway no power will post up tomorrow results
I will remove the face plate and check the connections to see if there is any loose or if there was been water ingress failing that i will buy a new RCD socket and see if that solves the issue.
The problem is i just can't see the red RCD light bright enough which besides the point it should reset itself with a press of test or reset
Anyway no power will post up tomorrow results
Thebperson didn't turn up so I left work early today and armed with screwfix's finest started
1 x voltage tester
1 x outdoor rcd socket
So using the tester in the pin holes of the socket it only lit up in one pin only.
Took the back off and tested the live and we have voltage.
So 40 mins later sockets replaced and working with some sealant around it to stop any water.
Whoever said just replace it was right
Total cost 34 pounds and my time
Thanks
1 x voltage tester
1 x outdoor rcd socket
So using the tester in the pin holes of the socket it only lit up in one pin only.
Took the back off and tested the live and we have voltage.
So 40 mins later sockets replaced and working with some sealant around it to stop any water.
Whoever said just replace it was right
Total cost 34 pounds and my time
Thanks
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