sooty 54 Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Iwould suspect a loose connection on the circuit breaker that is buzzing .But you really need a qualified electrician to look at it .It may cost you if you don't know one , but will be cheaper ,and better than a possible fire . Hope this helps and isn't to worrying for you . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattw Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 make sure your ring is wired to a 32A breaker :blink: I think you may get more of a buzz than you bargained for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysecretlife Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Any installation should be done to BS 7671 (i.e 17th edition). Approved document Part P of the building regulations says that works in 'special places' such as bathrooms and kitchen should be done by a 'competent' person and an installation cert issued or inspected and signed off by your local building control for a fee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 ME if it isn't sorted soon then let me know where you are and i'll swerve by on my travels and get it sorted for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter-peter Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 turn of the power to the ringmain take all the socket box tops of and tighten up all the connections including the mcb connections it sounds like you have a loose wire which will up the amperage to over the mcb limit. 16 amps. failing this working ring up your local sparks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted November 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 There was a loose wire in the fuseboard and the MCB amperage wasnt big enough for the ring - which included the emersion heater. The spark checked all the circuit, all the sockets, fuseboard etc and all is now well. Thanks for the suggestions chaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 There was a loose wire in the fuseboard and the MCB amperage wasnt big enough for the ring - which included the emersion heater. The spark checked all the circuit, all the sockets, fuseboard etc and all is now well. Thanks for the suggestions chaps Did he not put the immersion heater onto it's own circuit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted November 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Did he not put the immersion heater onto it's own circuit? Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HW682 Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Did he give you any paperwork, in particular any form of Certificate? Possibly a Minor Works Certificate or Electrical Installation Certificate? HW682 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ads03ads Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 I agree with Hw682, the work should have had a minor works certificte issued!!! Was he part P registered or was it a quick cash job wink wink nudge nudge!!! The imersion in an ideal world should be on its own radial circuit also. All the best and I hope all is fixed ads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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