Discuss Finding a very awkward fault in the UK Electrical Forum area at ElectriciansForums.net

Probably rewired by now!
If you don't mind the possibility of starting a fire you could hook up metal halide control gear to the circuit, the ignitor will cause the problem area to flash over and the ballast will limit the current preventing fuse blowing. Then just listen out for the arcing sound...
 
Probably rewired by now!
If you don't mind the possibility of starting a fire you could hook up metal halide control gear to the circuit, the ignitor will cause the problem area to flash over and the ballast will limit the current preventing fuse blowing. Then just listen out for the arcing sound...

This is sound advice....i might add,that when i do this,i always get Spotify up,and play Start a Fire,by the Tiger Lillies.....nobody ever complains...they just all leave quietly... ;)
 

Reply to Finding a very awkward fault in the UK Electrical Forum area at ElectriciansForums.net

Similar Threads

  • Question
Hi there, I’m a new member to the forum and felt like I could do with some additional insight into a fault I came across on a call-out at the...
Replies
6
Views
464
Evening all, I had a quick Friday afternoon domestic job that has turned into a PITA and I'd appreciate your help. While adding some new lights...
Replies
10
Views
850
Hi guys. Having a weird problem in a house that has suddenly happened. One half of the ring main has 240ish volts (fluctuates of course), and...
Replies
9
Views
480
I'm writing this mainly hoping something occurs to me while writing it! I got called to an occasionally tripping RCD. It's a Hager double height...
Replies
19
Views
2K
A silly fault in a circuit only 4m long is currently eluding me! This is ECIR remedials of a landlords supply in a block of flats. Circuit 2 =...
Replies
3
Views
856

OFFICIAL SPONSORS

Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Electrician Courses Green Electrical Goods PCB Way Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Pushfit Wire Connectors Electric Underfloor Heating Electrician Courses
These Official Forum Sponsors May Provide Discounts to Regular Forum Members - If you would like to sponsor us then CLICK HERE and post a thread with who you are, and we'll send you some stats etc

Electrical Forum

Welcome to the Electrical Forum at ElectriciansForums.net. The friendliest electrical forum online. General electrical questions and answers can be found in the electrical forum.
This website was designed, optimised and is hosted by Untold Media. Operating under the name Untold Media since 2001.
Back
Top
AdBlock Detected

We get it, advertisements are annoying!

Sure, ad-blocking software does a great job at blocking ads, but it also blocks useful features of our website. For the best site experience please disable your AdBlocker.

I've Disabled AdBlock