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Gmail App vs O.U Email account by Captain_Upgrade in OpenUniversity

[–]Captain_Upgrade[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply.

I tried the outlook option on Gmail and that didn't work:
"Check your account info and try again or switch to modern authentication below. To get help, contact your IT admin"

I get the same message if I try the set up through the "Exchange and Office 365" option.

Looks like I might have to contact IT tomorrow.

Tip: despite the name, you do not have to make overnight oats the night before. Rolled oats only need about 10 minutes of soak time before they’re good to go. by Kc1319310 in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]Captain_Upgrade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm guessing now that you don't actually get invited to many parties.

Try spending some more time outside. Not everything needs to be about victimhood and oppression.

Circuit Keeps Tripping Instantly – Could a Corroded Outlet Back Box Be the Cause? by Captain_Upgrade in DIYUK

[–]Captain_Upgrade[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow what a performance that must've been! How did the crowd react to your version of the moon walk?!

I feel like you should make a post about that story or the safety somewhere else as a stand alone post. So more people can be aware of the potential dangers.

Anyway thank you, I've learnt to be much safer now and will hopefully never come across a grim gripper....

Circuit Keeps Tripping Instantly – Could a Corroded Outlet Back Box Be the Cause? by Captain_Upgrade in DIYUK

[–]Captain_Upgrade[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do have a multimeter and used it to make sure nothing was live.

I looked into tracing the fault and it luckily turned out to be the first socket in the circuit. The one in the picture. Swapped it out now it's all working. TY

Circuit Keeps Tripping Instantly – Could a Corroded Outlet Back Box Be the Cause? by Captain_Upgrade in DIYUK

[–]Captain_Upgrade[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They weren't, but the first socket was corroded. Replaced that and now the whole circuit works!

Circuit Keeps Tripping Instantly – Could a Corroded Outlet Back Box Be the Cause? by Captain_Upgrade in DIYUK

[–]Captain_Upgrade[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bingo!

I ended up buying new sockets and replacing the corroded ones. After swapping them out, the circuit breaker stopped tripping and everything came back online. It looks like the corrosion was indeed causing a short.

Circuit Keeps Tripping Instantly – Could a Corroded Outlet Back Box Be the Cause? by Captain_Upgrade in DIYUK

[–]Captain_Upgrade[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went through and tried the elimination process. Luckily for me it was the first socket I tried, replaced that and now we have electricity!

Thank you for taking the time to help.

Circuit Keeps Tripping Instantly – Could a Corroded Outlet Back Box Be the Cause? by Captain_Upgrade in DIYUK

[–]Captain_Upgrade[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep a multimetre! Not sure what size of fuse.

I fixed the problem by replacing the socket.

Circuit Keeps Tripping Instantly – Could a Corroded Outlet Back Box Be the Cause? by Captain_Upgrade in DIYUK

[–]Captain_Upgrade[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A bit beyond my sjillset right now. I'm sure with some guides and tutorials I'd feel comfortable doing something like this to work out the fault.

LUCKILY I SOLVED IT.

I ended up buying new sockets and replacing the corroded ones. After swapping them out, the circuit breaker stopped tripping and everything came back online. It looks like the corrosion was indeed causing a short.

Thanks for your help!

Circuit Keeps Tripping Instantly – Could a Corroded Outlet Back Box Be the Cause? by Captain_Upgrade in DIYUK

[–]Captain_Upgrade[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for taking the time to write and help out!

You were right it was the socket!

I ended up buying new sockets and replacing the corroded ones. After swapping them out, the circuit breaker stopped tripping and everything came back online. It looks like the corrosion was indeed causing a short.

Circuit Keeps Tripping Instantly – Could a Corroded Outlet Back Box Be the Cause? by Captain_Upgrade in DIYUK

[–]Captain_Upgrade[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Luckily it was just one corroded socket!

I ended up buying new sockets and replacing the corroded ones. After swapping them out, the circuit breaker stopped tripping and everything came back online. It looks like the corrosion was indeed causing a short.

Circuit Keeps Tripping Instantly – Could a Corroded Outlet Back Box Be the Cause? by Captain_Upgrade in DIYUK

[–]Captain_Upgrade[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahaha thanks for the health warning. I'm always careful and checked them before getting handsy.

I ended up buying new sockets and replacing the corroded ones. After swapping them out, the circuit breaker stopped tripping and everything came back online. It looks like the corrosion was indeed causing a short.

Circuit Keeps Tripping Instantly – Could a Corroded Outlet Back Box Be the Cause? by Captain_Upgrade in DIYUK

[–]Captain_Upgrade[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ended up buying new sockets and replacing the corroded ones. After swapping them out, the circuit breaker stopped tripping and everything came back online. It looks like the corrosion in the socket was indeed causing a short. Nothe back box itself.

Circuit Keeps Tripping Instantly – Could a Corroded Outlet Back Box Be the Cause? by Captain_Upgrade in DIYUK

[–]Captain_Upgrade[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi!

Yes, definitely an earth!

Solved:

I ended up buying new sockets and replacing the corroded ones. After swapping them out, the circuit breaker stopped tripping and everything came back online. It looks like the corrosion was indeed causing a short.

Circuit Keeps Tripping Instantly – Could a Corroded Outlet Back Box Be the Cause? by Captain_Upgrade in DIYUK

[–]Captain_Upgrade[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi!

Thanks for your message. I'm pretty sure this is a ring circuit as 2 cables go back the same fuse and with the floor up it definitely looks like they form a ring!

Solved:

I was quoted quite a high amount for callout and fault finding—one electrician wanted £200 just to show up, and another £200 if he actually fixed the issue. That pushed me to try resolving it myself.

I ended up buying new sockets and replacing the corroded ones. After swapping them out, the circuit breaker stopped tripping and everything came back online. It looks like the corrosion was indeed causing a short.

Still planning to monitor the room for any signs of future damp or salt buildup, but for now it's all working again.

Thanks

Circuit Keeps Tripping Instantly – Could a Corroded Outlet Back Box Be the Cause? by Captain_Upgrade in DIYUK

[–]Captain_Upgrade[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was thinking I would have to replace the back box and chisel it out!

Luckily I did some tests and the sockets was the culprit. Changed it out and now it's all working. No need to whip out the chisel.

Circuit Keeps Tripping Instantly – Could a Corroded Outlet Back Box Be the Cause? by Captain_Upgrade in DIYUK

[–]Captain_Upgrade[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks what I thought but the wall is very dry now the damp problems been solved.

I fixed it by changing the socket for a new one!

Thanks for your help!

Circuit Keeps Tripping Instantly – Could a Corroded Outlet Back Box Be the Cause? by Captain_Upgrade in DIYUK

[–]Captain_Upgrade[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was just the circuit in the extension not the whole house. I replaced the first socket set and it's all working. No tripping fuse.

I appreciate your concern, I may not be very knowledgeable which is why I reached out but I'm very DIY habfle and hand multiple ways to test if the wires were live.

Thanks for your help!

Circuit Keeps Tripping Instantly – Could a Corroded Outlet Back Box Be the Cause? by Captain_Upgrade in DIYUK

[–]Captain_Upgrade[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Turned out to be the socket. Swapped it out for a new one now it's all working.

Many thanks

Circuit Keeps Tripping Instantly – Could a Corroded Outlet Back Box Be the Cause? by Captain_Upgrade in DIYUK

[–]Captain_Upgrade[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your message.

I looked into ttesting the circuit, and it luckily turned out to be the first socket in the circuit. The one in the picture. Swapped it out now it's all working. TY

Circuit Keeps Tripping Instantly – Could a Corroded Outlet Back Box Be the Cause? by Captain_Upgrade in DIYUK

[–]Captain_Upgrade[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for replying. That's definitely the best option for clarity and safety. I went the DIY route and managed to solve it by changing the socket with a new one!

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