RDB85

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So last night I noticed that the Socket behind the TV was not working. Plugged in my Kewtech plug tester and nothing. So turned off the MCB for the downstairs sockets. Undone the Socket and its been spurred using new colours from the 13A FCU. Changed the 13A fuse in the FCU, checked the cables and nothing seems out of the ordinary.

There is a socket below that which is wired in Old Colours, which has been there forever. I am just wondering if there is an issue with the FCU, or the wiring itself.

Screwed it all back and then turned the MCB back on. Our house is currently wired in Old Colours, with a Square D CCU. Anyway plugged my socket tester in and again nothing. Would anyone have any ideas what it could be?

Is there any test equipment I could buy to allow me to do some testing, other than a Test Metre as i don't have a lot of money at the moment.
 
I’m just adding more information. To my original post. The socket is fed from the FCU. The FCU is for an outside light.
You said you swapped the 13A fuse in the FCU that's what threw me, why did you do that? if its feeding the outside light?
 
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as you are a trainee, i'll discount you £5 and let you watch. can't say fairer than that. :sunglasses:
 
Currently studying at college my C&G courses. What would you recommend something like a Fluke T5-1000 be okay?
that would be OK for safe isolation and a rough guide as to voltage,amps and resistance measurements.
 
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