Sciurus Posted March 8, 2021 Report Share Posted March 8, 2021 I have a Volex fusebox in my out building serving one socket and 2 switches for 2 lights. I wanted to disconnect one light and switch so switched off the main switch and both individual mcb switches- see photo. I disconnected the unwanted spur but now I find I cannot physically switch the main (blue) switch back on. The switch is stuck. There is no reset button, what am I doing wrong or is the main switch broken? I don’t think it has been switched off for 16 years before. I haven’t tampered with the fusebox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr gen Posted March 8, 2021 Report Share Posted March 8, 2021 You could try taking the switch out of the unit and tapping it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgsontour Posted March 8, 2021 Report Share Posted March 8, 2021 It could be complicated for you mate ( but not for a sparky ) if it's actually stuck. If it clicks back to off when you try to turn it back on? I can talk you though it, let me know and I'll help as much as possible but your post suggests your going to need a sparky if as you say it's physically stuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted March 8, 2021 Report Share Posted March 8, 2021 The main power switch offers a lot of resistance, you may need to put a bit more force behind it, make sure its pushed down as far as it will go and try again. Just had a look at ours and there is no reset or locking button. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agriv8 Posted March 8, 2021 Report Share Posted March 8, 2021 I am no expert- The green indicator above the switch should that be red when off ? could it of welded the contacts together not have you been running anything consuming big amps of the plug ring ? certainly need investigation I recon ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sciurus Posted March 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 Thanks everybody. Safe in the knowledge that there was no reset button , I applied a lot of pressure with both thumbs and managed to move the switch back to On. The fusebox is in a damp dusty outbuilding and I suspect the switch must be getting corroded/stiff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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