13amp switch fused connection unit

Discussion in 'Electricians' Talk' started by Jtheboy, Sep 30, 2016.

  1. Jtheboy

    Jtheboy New Member

    Hi,

    I have a switched 13amp fused connection unit that a double socket runs of in the kitchen.

    The light on the connection unit keeps flickering and stays on but is slightly dimmer when it's in the off position, I've checked the connections and the appliances that are plugged into the double socket work with no problem.

    Any ideas

    Thanks
     
  2. seneca

    seneca Screwfix Select

    It's probably just a faulty neon indicator lamp although it shouldn't be on at all when the switch is off. Sounds like it's been wired incorrectly, ie supply is on the output side.
     
  3. Jtheboy

    Jtheboy New Member

     
  4. Jtheboy

    Jtheboy New Member

    Hi

    Thanks for the reply. I thought it could be wired incorrectly but it was originally fitted 6 months ago and was ok for a while, then it started flickering and staying on so I took the unit off and reconnected and it's been ok for the last 3 months and now it's started doing it again.

    If it was incorrectly wired would it not of done it straight away?
     
  5. Mr. Handyandy

    Mr. Handyandy Screwfix Select

    Most likely the switch isn't opening as far as it should.

    Mr. HandyAndy - Really
     
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  6. unphased

    unphased Screwfix Select

    Just replace the fcu. Its obviously a faulty plate.
     

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