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Karcher tripping mcb off

  • 04-09-2016 01:58PM
    #1
    bittihuduga
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,949 ✭✭✭


    I have this karcher steam cleaner at home
    http://www.currys.ie/Product/karcher-sc2-steam-cleaner-yellow/332005/396.0.4

    It was fine for the last 2 years.
    Since last week, when I switch it On, the main socket power supply for whole house gets off. The mCB goes down.
    Lights r fine. Just power points for full house.
    I changed the fuse 15amps one but still no luck.
    Any suggestions on what could be wrong?
    The water in it is fine too.


Comments

  • #2
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,692 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    If this only happens with the steam cleaner then most likely it is faulty.

    Did you blow a fuse?
    You should not change the fuse for anything larger than the manufacturer recommends.

    Did the device that tripped have a test button on it ?


  • #3
    bittihuduga
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,949 ✭✭✭bittihuduga


    No test button.
    I tried with a different fuse of exactly same spec. But result was same - it tripped again.


  • #4
    Hal1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,718 ✭✭✭Hal1


    Have you tried plugging into a socket from another room?


  • #5
    bittihuduga
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,949 ✭✭✭bittihuduga


    Hal1 wrote: »
    Have you tried plugging into a socket from another room?

    Yes. Tried few sockets in the house. Same issue


  • #6
    Steve
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,575 ✭✭✭✭Steve


    Sounds like the appliance is faulty. Do you know anyone who can PAT test it?


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  • #7
    bittihuduga
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,949 ✭✭✭bittihuduga


    Steve wrote: »
    Sounds like the appliance is faulty. Do you know anyone who can PAT test it?

    no.
    may have to search in google for someone local


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