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Phthalo

HI Guys!

Newbie here with an isolator switch question:

The isolator switch in question services a domestic bathroom shower unit and yesterday it just stopped working. The red light does not come on when the switch is flipped it and in turn no power to the shower unit. The odd thing is that the shower circuit switch on the main RCD has not tripped as I would have expected. I hope this is enough info on the issue.

Any clues as to what may have happened?

Thanks in advance

Phthalo
 
Are you talking about the RCD or the mcb?
 
This would be the main household circuit breaker unit on the wall (if that helps).
 
probably a worn out switch/isolator. could also be burnt through terminations. best get a local electrician the ensure that any repair is done safely.
 
If the isolator switch has just failed to switch then this would not trip a breaker or RCD.
 
This would be the main household circuit breaker unit on the wall (if that helps).

So it's the RCD then??
 
as usual .DIY OP done a runner.
 
If the isolator switch has just failed to switch then this would not trip a breaker or RCD.

Thanks - I had an inkling that might be the case. So I may just need to replace the the switch.
 

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