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Tripping the board

  • 14-11-2023 9:22am
    #1
    AV8IRL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37 ✭


    I have a dishwasher and washing machine connected to the same double socket for a number of years that have worked fine up to now.

    In the last week or so they have been tripping the fuse board and we can't figure out why. I had a professional look at the machines a d they are both in perfect condition.

    I was wondering if it could be the fuse in the plug of each machine. They both have a 3amp fuse so should I bring them up to a 13amp fuse


    Any and all help welcome.

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Comments

  • #2
    kirk.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,957 ✭✭✭kirk.


    Doubt very much they could be 3amp fuses on those , they would blow in use

    What's tripping at the fuseboard



  • #3
    standardg60
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,229 ✭✭✭standardg60


    Try each in turn and see which one is tripping and try each in both sockets, then plug each machine in a different socket and see if they still trip, if they do it's the machine if they don't it's the socket.



  • #4
    10-10-20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,288 ✭✭✭10-10-20


    Like Kirk says, we need to know if it's an RCD, MCB or a device called and RCBO that's tripping. That will tell us what type of overload/short/leak you have.



  • #5
    AV8IRL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37 ✭AV8IRL


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121366071#Comment_121366071

    It's the socket switch and the master switch.

    I diiscovered the Samsung washing machine had a 3amp fuse that was burnt out on one end . Changed it to a 13amp and it seems to be working fine now.

    Only time will tell



  • #6
    kirk.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,957 ✭✭✭kirk.


    If you mean MCB and RCD trip together .That can be a short-circuit to earth causing that

    Put up a pic showing whats tripping

    That plug might give more trouble later if there's already heat damage to it , no idea why there would be a 3amp fuse fitted

    3amp fuses are used for appliances up to 700w these days



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  • #7
    AV8IRL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37 ✭AV8IRL


    We changed the plug fuse on the washing machine from 3amp to 13amp and it all seems to be working OK for now.

    I will say.....its the most expensive fuse I have ever had to replace.



  • #8
    10-10-20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,288 ✭✭✭10-10-20


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121372438#Comment_121372438

    I hate to say it: It's not the fuse.



  • #9
    Junkjack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20 ✭Junkjack


    Could be loose connection behind the socket or even at the fuseboard, You really need an electrician to complete a periodic inspection test (PIR) on the house electrics and particularly that socket circuit. Also a Portable Appliance Test should be done on the two appliances.



  • #10
    kirk.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,957 ✭✭✭kirk.


    Op didn't even confirm what's tripping .



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