What should you use to touch the switch?

Hello today my power went out completely when I wanted to turn the switch up and it made a loud bang. I tried again and it banged again. The third time it worked, but I have a question: what happens if I turn the switch up with my hands? What is the best way to do it?

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volker79
1 year ago

You mean the switch from the automatic fuse, you can touch it quietly with your hands.

If the fuse triggers, it’s not just quiet, but “nang” I’m already thinking. And she’s flying out right away.

The only thing that can be: old-fashioned housings, which still have automatic fuses installed according to the H standard (H16A), these automatic machines are visibly overwhelmed with switched-mode power supplies and already release them in the switch-on torque. For example, you have a computer standing somewhere and it’s plugged in. Then briefly the current is gone (power failure/network fluctuation), comes back and the power supply of the computer has a quite high turn-on current, too much for the old H16A machines. An electrician can certainly exchange them for more modern B16 machines that should keep. This combination H16A fuse and powerful switching power supply, e.g. from the computer, needs this special treatment to press the switch back several times.

However, if you press “random” any backups again and again, it’s not a good idea. Especially when it is already modern B16 or even C16 automats (C16=noch carrier, normally not household). A fault in the house distribution can lead to cable fire.

volker79
1 year ago
Reply to  EMIRPOLAT2011

Then don’t use the broken socket anymore. I would be surprised that the fuse is flying and then can be pressed back in after several attempts – but if so, you risk a cable fire.

spelman
1 year ago

If you mean “switch” a fuse: a fuse that triggers can be switched on once again. If it is released again, one should look for the cause (let), instead of switching on again.

You can turn on the fuse normally with your hand. You don’t need protective equipment.

In case of doubt, the fuse will leave, for the first time, to this circuit and call an electrician.

EdCent
1 year ago

Probably there’s a short circuit somewhere in the apartment. If the fuse flies out immediately, the short-circuit occurs again. If you are aware of which device is defective, you should be able to disconnect it from the network and then turn on the fuse again.

TyraMisoux
1 year ago

I’d be looking for a possible cause if that happens more often. With me, the moisture was in two cans.

SirSulas74
1 year ago

If the switch is a fuse, there’s a short circuit somewhere and the spark is banging. If it’s not a faulty electric device, it only helps an electrician.

Realisti
1 year ago

You have a device on “on” which causes the failure. You have to find that. It must be taken from the net. The switch should then be raised again.

So pull it out. Turn the switch up and then take one device to the grid after the other.

If you don’t find that, you need an electrician.

JMC01
1 year ago

How about an electrician? Before you die, it’s better.

JMC01
1 year ago
Reply to  EMIRPOLAT2011

Of course, you can wait until a cable fires you out of the apartment.