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Garo fuseboard - MCB blown

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  • 30-04-2011 11:31am
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    iMax
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,489 ✭✭✭


    Hey guys,

    Someone turned on the bathroom light last night & blew the bulb, but also tripped the MCB in a garo fuseboard.

    I tried to reset it last night & it won't lock on, it will stay at middle & off position, but will not go to on at all.

    Do I need to replace the MCB & is this something I can do myself (& also where would I get one)?

    I tried to take it out, but it appears to be seated fairly securely (do I use a pliers?).


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    #2
    ft9
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    Have you replaced the bulb?

    Some mcbs need to be reset, by flicking them down fully before returning to on position


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    .G.
    Registered Users Posts: 5,415 ✭✭✭.G.


    as above,garo MCB's need to be pulled fully down and then pushed up to rest


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    iMax
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,489 ✭✭✭iMax


    Have done the down & up on the MCB, with no joy.

    I went to change the bulb (spot) & it appears the housing has cracked leaving me unable to change the bulb, so I'm going to have to change the fitting :/


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    Bruthal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,422 ✭✭✭✭Bruthal


    If the blown fitting was still in place that may be why the MCB would not reset. You would normally hear a popping sound from the MCB as you try to reset it if its being switched onto a short or fault.


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