Why did my voltage tester just explode?

[Jeansie]

Will do! I was just trying to check it was safe to leave things as they are until I could get someone to look at it

 

[dim_bulb]

I think I would be most worried that no fuse or mcb has operated I would look into that.

 

[Geordie Spark]

Will do! I was just trying to check it was safe to leave things as they are until I could get someone to look at it

Good lad

And while you're at it, throw that neon screwdriver away and make sure you don't buy another one !!

 

[i=p/u]

WHAT FUSE:shocked:

 

[Geordie Spark]

I think I would be most worried that no fuse or mcb has operated I would look into that.

Aye .... YOU would and I would, but I'm thinking that's a step too far for the OP based on what I've read so far !!

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WHAT FUSE:shocked:

The one that's "protecting" the circuit ............. or not as the case may be.

 

[dim_bulb]

Calm down calm down

cant do the accent on here

 

[Jeansie]

No, I don't know why it isn't protecting the circuit (which is why an electrician is coming to look at it tomorrow). But I wanted to find out first whether or not it's safe to still be using any appliances in the house (and if the fuse should have tripped/blown/whatever you guys would say) first, to make sure I don't get a shock from anything or find the place burning down today!

 

[Geordie Spark]

Calm down calm down

cant do the accent on here

I'm OK really

But it's threads like this that prompted some folks to break away & start "The Other Forum" that we aren't allowed to mention on here. :wink_smile:

 

[Steve_P]

Forums are forums, just like advice is advice. I'm pleased that Jeansie is holding tight and letting a spark look into this. Hopefully they will find out what the reason is behind the fuse/MCB/RCD not doing what it's meant to and see what the spur(s) situation is. I would be interested in hearing what they have to say about it though, any chance of reporting back Jeansie?

 

[MDJ]

I expect the neon driver touched the earth bar on the item being tested whilst in the live terminal and a 3036 fuse didn't blow, it isn't unheard of, however a spark going in to look is the way forward.