I recently installed an. Outside socket, wired up from an indoor socket on the ring main, the box is plastic, so I just ran live to live, neutral to neutral, earth to earth. After 5 minutes or so it kept tripping out, all the wiring was correct, any answers? Please
Outside socket
Oct 12, 2017
9 Replies
you've nicked the insulation somewhere.
Is this a socket designed for outdoor use? Was it clean and dry when you installed it? Is it undamaged so water can't get in? (I'm assuming you have the cover firmly closed)
Check you have not got a loose connection make sure all clamping screws are tight.
Richard
Yes condensation.
Brian
Correct.
A different use to the word correct than I am used to.
Could you clarify what exactly was tripping? (i.e. the circuit breaker / MCB or a RCD)
Or it's soaking wet.
I'm afraid this is a question that indicates fairly clearly that you should have had the job done by a competent person.
If you understood what you were doing, it would take less time to diagnose than waiting for Windoze to boot up on your PC to write the "help" plea.
Onward & Upward!
[With a bang perchance?]AB
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