I have 1 Gang 32A DP Switch, With Neon which the “Switch not working correctly”and found burnt at the components at L terminals. What would have cause the malfunction ?
Product Assessment:
Mechanically the switch is functioning correctly. L and N Continuity verified. Switch operation feels ‘normal’.
Internal examination revealed heavy carbon deposits on L contacts predominantly at Load contact, L contacts show evidence of silver erosion.
a) Physical conditions:
The switch was installed to serve as an isolation point for the power sockets in one room, this being our study. The switch was intended to shut off the power to the whole room at the end of the evening. Physically, the switch is installed into a wall at the top of the stair case leading to the room. I do not know how this is incorporated into the household wiring circuit.
b) Type of load:
The switch isolates a number of sockets within the room. The room is used as a study/office so has two computer systems with monitors and accessories. It also includes a television and occasionally, depending on the weather, it could include a fan heater.
c) Total load:
I do not know what the total load would be; perhaps you can estimate this from the above indication of items. The monitors and the TV are LCD type, the computers in use are laptops and a mini Acer system; all relatively low power connected through external power supplies. The fan heater probably has the highest load; this is a 3KW heater with thermostat so it kicks in and out. Other items are phone chargers, a router, small printer, small shredder and so on.
Product Assessment:
Mechanically the switch is functioning correctly. L and N Continuity verified. Switch operation feels ‘normal’.
Internal examination revealed heavy carbon deposits on L contacts predominantly at Load contact, L contacts show evidence of silver erosion.
a) Physical conditions:
The switch was installed to serve as an isolation point for the power sockets in one room, this being our study. The switch was intended to shut off the power to the whole room at the end of the evening. Physically, the switch is installed into a wall at the top of the stair case leading to the room. I do not know how this is incorporated into the household wiring circuit.
b) Type of load:
The switch isolates a number of sockets within the room. The room is used as a study/office so has two computer systems with monitors and accessories. It also includes a television and occasionally, depending on the weather, it could include a fan heater.
c) Total load:
I do not know what the total load would be; perhaps you can estimate this from the above indication of items. The monitors and the TV are LCD type, the computers in use are laptops and a mini Acer system; all relatively low power connected through external power supplies. The fan heater probably has the highest load; this is a 3KW heater with thermostat so it kicks in and out. Other items are phone chargers, a router, small printer, small shredder and so on.
