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Hi all,
I have an unusual issue with a recent rewire I have just completed which I hope you guys can assist with.
For background, this is a complete strip out and rewire of a domestic property (bungalow) with an unusual but appropriate reference method.
For this rewire, due to the fact that it is a bungalow with easy loft access and zero insulation installed, I opted for reference method E (perforated tray) with a mix of Klik roses and Klik lighting distribution units used for the lighting which has worked extremely well in this case as the homeowner wanted to maximise loft space which we have certainly achieved here.
Anyway, the issue I am having is on one of the lighting circuits where I am getting 20v between N-CPC - N-SwL - Swl - CPC when the switch is in the open position.
All voltages between L - N, L - CPC, N - CPC are correct when the switch is in the closed position.
To me, this indicates either a loose connection or high resistive joint but I have checked everything and all appears in good order.
I have turned all circuits off except the offending circuit with no effect.
Due to the reference method used, I can see all conductors and can trace them for damage easily and all wiring within the walls is contained within oval trunking with no pictures hung within the prescribed zones.
Have I missed something obvious here? I have my NICEIC assessment coming up soon and wold like to use this property for assessment purposes but until this unusual fault is found, I obviously cannot do that.
Mike
I have an unusual issue with a recent rewire I have just completed which I hope you guys can assist with.
For background, this is a complete strip out and rewire of a domestic property (bungalow) with an unusual but appropriate reference method.
For this rewire, due to the fact that it is a bungalow with easy loft access and zero insulation installed, I opted for reference method E (perforated tray) with a mix of Klik roses and Klik lighting distribution units used for the lighting which has worked extremely well in this case as the homeowner wanted to maximise loft space which we have certainly achieved here.
Anyway, the issue I am having is on one of the lighting circuits where I am getting 20v between N-CPC - N-SwL - Swl - CPC when the switch is in the open position.
All voltages between L - N, L - CPC, N - CPC are correct when the switch is in the closed position.
To me, this indicates either a loose connection or high resistive joint but I have checked everything and all appears in good order.
I have turned all circuits off except the offending circuit with no effect.
Due to the reference method used, I can see all conductors and can trace them for damage easily and all wiring within the walls is contained within oval trunking with no pictures hung within the prescribed zones.
Have I missed something obvious here? I have my NICEIC assessment coming up soon and wold like to use this property for assessment purposes but until this unusual fault is found, I obviously cannot do that.
Mike
