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Mark Gleeson · 11-07-2011, 09:54

Update on the power socket debacle

So by now we should all know that there are serious problems with the power sockets on the intercity fleet. Irish Rail fitted a new circuit breaker to cover this problem but this doesn't get on well with the existing sockets

1. The sockets are to be replaced

2. Pressing the test button on the current socket is likely to actually cause the power to trip out as it simulates a fault condition which the new circuit breaker is detecting and tripping out the whole coach before the socket in question reacts.

=> DONT PUSH TEST

Thanks to our friends in the Rail Safety Commission for giving us a straight answer that Irish Rail refused to give.

11-07-2011, 09:54	#35
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Update on the power socket debacle So by now we should all know that there are serious problems with the power sockets on the intercity fleet. Irish Rail fitted a new circuit breaker to cover this problem but this doesn't get on well with the existing sockets 1. The sockets are to be replaced 2. Pressing the test button on the current socket is likely to actually cause the power to trip out as it simulates a fault condition which the new circuit breaker is detecting and tripping out the whole coach before the socket in question reacts. => DONT PUSH TEST Thanks to our friends in the Rail Safety Commission for giving us a straight answer that Irish Rail refused to give. __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know Last edited by Mark Gleeson : 11-07-2011 at 11:31.