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PE autosystem xl short circuit
Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2018 10:08 am
by elio1s2
gc with power switch off.
when I insert the socket (with power switch off) the differential switch skips the current off..
What part could be shorted. Transformer or other?
Can someone help me?
Andrea
Re: PE autosystem xl short circuit
Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2018 11:08 am
by Peter Apps
There might be a fault in the socket. Call an electrician before you set fire to the place or electrocute yourself.
Peter
Re: PE autosystem xl short circuit
Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2018 11:41 am
by elio1s2
unfortunately i've verified the socket with an alectrician and it's ok. The problem is inside the gc but i don't know where
Re: PE autosystem xl short circuit
Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2018 4:37 pm
by uzman
With power switch off , the problem can not be inside the GC , if the switch is o.k.
Check the socket with an ohm meter , all 3 connections in the socket must be open circuit to each other , if everthing is fine.
Check also your power cord , especially the earth connection , the earth connection may be connected to ''neutral '' or ''live '' connections.
What about if the power switch is '' on '' ?
Re: PE autosystem xl short circuit
Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2018 4:46 pm
by uzman
Sorry , I have to clarify one point !
The socket I mentioned , is the socket on the GC which the power cord connected , not the electric socket on the wall.
Do not measure the wall socket with an ohm meter , never !
Re: PE autosystem xl short circuit
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 5:58 am
by HbJ
I suspect that you mean that the RCD/RCCB trips.
In that case, the mains filter is to blame.
Please check for a metal box in the GC which is directly connected to mains and earth. It looks like this:
https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/power-li ... s/1230151/