Mr Flibble replied on 01/06/2023 16:01
Posted on 01/06/2023 16:01
Hi all, new member here :)
I have a Swift Utopia 2001 with a strange electrical issue. Some of my 240 V sockets have stopped working.
Everything was OK earlier today (working on a laptop), and then suddenly the socket switched off. There was no obvious cause (bang/flash/sound of MCB trip/etc).
The van has three sockets:
- The socket next to the (offside) kitchen sink is not working.
- The socket on the offside front seat/bed is not working.
- The socket next to the (nearside) entrance door is working.
All three MCBs and the RCD are in the "on" position. I've switched them all off and on again to make sure they've not tripped without moving the lever. As I turn off each MCB, something else on that circuit also switches off, so I know that every MCB is switching correctly.
The 240 V water heater has power.
The 240 V space heater has power.
The 240 V lights work.
The battery charger light comes on when switched on.
So, I'm currently at a loss to explain it:
- it's not an issue with the EHU, since all of the other 240V stuff works.
- It's not any of the MCBs or the RCD, since they're correctly switching.
- It's not an issue with the appliance or plug fuse, because it works in the socket by the door.
- The wiring diagram I have for the van (manufacturer's service manual) shows all three sockets wired in parallel, with no fuses/breakers.
Are there likely to be other fuses/breakers for the sockets somewhere other than the main consumer unit?
Thanks in advance for any help.
Mr Flibble