I am looking for some advice. My boiler and tv seem to trip for a few seconds almost every day.

RyanMunn · May 1, 2023

They are going off and back on but not tripping at the fuse box. Could anybody tell me what could be the cause and if this is dangerous? Thanks

DPG · May 1, 2023

I would get your support checked out - could be a lose connection somewhere. If it was just one appliance I would suggest trying it on another circuit.

RyanMunn · May 1, 2023

DPG said:
I would get your support checked out - could be a lose connection somewhere. If it was just one appliance I would suggest trying it on another circuit.

Thanks. As it only does it for a couple of seconds I dont know if it is all of the downstairs sockets as i dont know when its going to happen to try an appliance in a different one.

DPG · May 1, 2023

Are they both doing this at the same time?

It could be that the boiler is switching on/off and the TV is susceptible to glitches on the supply.

RyanMunn · May 1, 2023

DPG said:
Are they both doing this at the same time?

It could be that the boiler is switching on/off and the TV is susceptible to glitches on the supply.

Yes both at the same time. I hear the boiler ticking off and on and the tv going black and back on. It is an old boiler (about 23 years old) not sure if that could be the problem

Avo Mk8 · May 1, 2023

RyanMunn said:
Yes both at the same time. I hear the boiler ticking off and on and the tv going black and back on. It is an old boiler (about 23 years old) not sure if that could be the problem

I think DPG has a likely explanation! Interference supression in an older boiler might be absent, or not meet current standards.
Are you watching terrestrial or satellite channels, or internet streaming?
If terrestrial TV, worth checking the wiring of the aerial plug, in case a poor connection is responsible for a weak signal!