New sockets fault keeps tripping

[philip Bredbere]

Hi I have put new socket in hall and ran cable straight to consumer unit,and connected to downstairs sockets . But it keeps tripping . I have used about 10 metres of cable .
Why would this be any help be grateful.

 

[Pete999]

Hi I have put new socket in hall and ran cable straight to consumer unit,and connected to downstairs sockets . But it keeps tripping . I have used about 10 metres of cable .
Why would this be any help be grateful.

So you have spurred directly from the MCB ?is the CU a modern type ie does it have 2 RCDs?
Have you connected the N to the correct N bar?

 

[loplug]

Most likely wrong neutral bar can you put up picture of the inside of the board ?

 

[philip Bredbere]

I have double checked and put into mcb with neutral in right slot but still tripping

 

[Pete999]

I have double checked and put into mcb with neutral in right slot but still tripping

Not sure what you mean by right slot. is the N from your new circuit connected to the same N bar as the existing RFC Ns ?

 

[Strima]

What testing have you done? Do you have any test results?

 

[philip Bredbere]

I disconnected again but totally puzzled checked cable and changed sockets but still no joy .

 

[Pete999]

I disconnected again but totally puzzled checked cable and changed sockets but still no joy .

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Of the 2 N bars, which one are the existing RFC Ns connected too, whidhbar did you connect thre new N into, can you see what people are getting at? Have you IR tested your new addition?

 

[philip Bredbere]

I connected to second bar and the live to second set on what’s marked sockets .

 

[Dillb]

What were your dead test results before powering up the circuit?

 

[Pete999]

I connected to second bar and the live to second set on what’s marked sockets .

Can't see any markings on the pics you posted

 

[Octopus]

Isn't the bang test great.

So no test kit then...

 

[westward10]

A great example of why we now have to install metal fuseboards in domestic premises.

 

[telectrix]

I'd start by stripping that rat's nest out first. did Stevie Wonder install that?

 

[Pete999]

I'd start by stripping that rat's nest out first. did Stevie Wonder install that?

Bit of a Rats nestisn't it?

 

[Pete999]

What were your dead test results before powering up the circuit?

BANG by the looks of it

 

[Wilko]

Hi - Can you IR test the new work?

 

[westward10]

Might need an electrician.

 

[Pete999]

What were your dead test results before powering up the circuit?

BANG by the looks of it

Might need an electrician.

Begining to look that way.

 

[littlespark]

Is it just me, or is there less neutral cables than there is live?

Problem could be at the socket. Live cable squashed against fixing lug for example.