My power strip has been faxing for a long time. I have one with a foot switch. 80% of the time when I turn it on, it knocks out the FI switch. I can handle it if I press it quickly with my hand.
The following devices are connected to the power strip: Pc with screens and accessories, Ps4 Pro. My PC power supply has 650W.
Yesterday I unplugged my PC to see if it wasn't up to him.
Then the power strip went on normally as you are used to. So the FI no longer flew. Then I plugged the plug back in and, strangely, it worked just as well. So no fault current or anything else. In the evening I put the bar back on and the FI flew again.
Can you help me there? Did you have similar problems?
You break your devices with it, if that is how you describe it. Buy a new power strip.
The FI is a residual current circuit breaker, the "F" stands for error, the "I" for the current.
This FI is also available in combination with a circuit breaker. If it flies, it could also be due to a current spike that occurs when the socket strip is switched on.
Apparently the power strip causes a short circuit as soon as you step on it with your foot. There will be a live connection somewhere, which will be pressed against the protective conductor by the pressure from outside. This can also be in the strain relief of the supply line.
* the fuse has flown, not the FI. Sorry was wrongly worded by me.
Aha, then it is the current peaks that knock out the machine. Turn on your devices one at a time, not all at once.
The power supply of the PC causes current peaks. Especially when the computer has not been in operation for a long time. Then the capacitors are empty and draw a high current when switched on, although not long enough for the fuse. In connection with other devices this is enough.
Okay thanks for the info. Should I then perhaps replace the power supply unit of the computer or would the same thing happen here? Because my brother has a similarly sized power supply for the PC and that never happens to him.
Well, the capacitors are already damaged every time. Only you will have to decide whether it is worth buying a new power supply for this reason.
Perhaps a power supply unit with a little less power is still sufficient.
When the fi flies you have a fault current against earth. It is hard to say what it is coming from. Measure the whole thing and the cables wobble, you have a defect somewhere
Thanks for the star.
