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firdaruddin
post May 9 2016, 01:57 PM

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Hello. I have a situation where a fuse keep kicking back. The pic of the db is attached. The one that always kicking back is the 20A one. So the question is, can I change the fuse directly or i should change the wire first to 4mm?


Current wire size is 1.5mm. I think.


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firdaruddin
post May 9 2016, 10:33 PM

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QUOTE(Richard @ May 9 2016, 05:55 PM)
Is this a new installation and is it a new mcb?
If yes then its probably this circuit is overloaded causing a thermal trip.. Get a clamp ammeter and cheack the load and compare it to the mcb's rating.. If overloaded then remove part of the load to another circuit (If it's more that one load on the circuit)

If no (meaning it was working well previously) then listen carefully to this particular mcb.. If you hear small crackling sounds before tripping then replace the mcb. The mcb has pitted contacts, that means the contact area has reduced to the point where it itself causes the thermal overload.. The device is faulty..

You only replace wiring if the insulation is damaged and you test with an insulation tester (Meggar).. Hire an electrician  for this.. He has the equipment and competency to use it.. You cannot use a multimeter..
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Hi. It was an old thing. It happened whether i switch on my computer or nothing while I'm not switch anything at all. It kicked back like ikut suka dia. So my plan maybe upgrading the 20A fuse by changing it to 32A fuse. Is it possible the problem will still occur after changing the fuse directly? Also that fuse goes to one 3-pin point and then loop for two more 3 pin point outside the room for washing machine use.
firdaruddin
post May 10 2016, 02:12 PM

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Another question. Is there any way for me to determine which wire go to that particular point etc.? I mean if i want to change the whole box with the fuse everything. So that i can reconnect the wire to the box correctly. 1 seperate fuse for a/c etc.

 

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