Rcd tripping with no switch on after smart meter installarion

Desikeera · Jul 29, 2021

Hi

I am.from uk
I had a gas top up meter and a electric smart meter installation

Thought to ask my energy supplier to fit me a gas smart meter aswell

Their enginner came and said we will have to install the electric meter aswell so they will combine the smart thing on the display

But after installing the new smart meters

My rcd been tripping time to time even with all switch down on the main board

It did trip 2 times while he was here - but then worked absolutly fine he did open the unit and check and tighten all connectio

In last 5 hourd have tripped 2 times
Can anybody advise?
Strange because i already had an electric smart meter installation and never had this issue so why now?
Thanks
Can anybody advise me?

brianmoooore · Jul 29, 2021

Time things were tested anyway, going by the label on the CU!

Desikeera · Jul 29, 2021

brianmoooore said:
Time things were tested anyway, going by the label on the CU!

Sorry whatyou mean by that?

brianmoooore · Jul 29, 2021

Your electrical installation was due for a test in 2005, and should have had three more since.
May have been done of course, but the label should have been updated.

brianmoooore · Jul 29, 2021

Duplicate post

7029 dave · Jul 29, 2021

Desikeera said:
Sorry whatyou mean by that?

Periodic inspection, the last date was 2000, so well overdue.

Desikeera · Jul 29, 2021

7029 dave said:
Periodic inspection, the last date was 2000, so well overdue.

I just moved in this house in march as we bought it, thats the reason we wanted to switch for a smart meter for the gas instead of the already prepaid meter installed

Thanks for your advice i guess its good time to get it all checked

Mikegh · Jul 29, 2021

Desikeera said:
I just moved in this house in march as we bought it, thats the reason we wanted to switch for a smart meter for the gas instead of the already prepaid meter installed

Thanks for your advice i guess its good time to get it all checked

It shouldn't be related to the meter install

I haven't heard of this RCD tripping related to the new meters , although nothing would ever surprise me now

Pretty Mouth · Jul 29, 2021

Desikeera said:
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I have come across this exact problem. All the tests came back fine, there was no indication of a fault on any of the circuits

Same brand RCD, old memera one. Have read online of others having the same problem, again same memera RCD. Basically the smart meter is interfering with the RCD, causing it to trip randomly.

In my client's case, the smart meter was immediately below the fuse board. (don't laugh!) I took a piece of cardboard, wrapped tinfoil around it, and placed it between the meter and fuseboard. It hasn't tripped since, I kid you not! Obviously, if you intend to do this, make absolutely sure that there are no exposed live parts that could make contact with the foil, or you'll be fried alive.

Mikegh · Jul 29, 2021

Lol

Nothing should ever surprise you when dealing with electrics

Jonny1 · Jul 29, 2021

Call your supplier and mention that its happened since the visit from the Engineer. He may have left a loose connection or reverse polarity (both of which can be dangerous). They may send someone out to check on the meter. Or if the problem persists, may pay for a sparky to check the properties circuits.

Jonny1 · Jul 29, 2021

Desikeera · Aug 5, 2021

Pretty Mouth said:
I have come across this exact problem. All the tests came back fine, there was no indication of a fault on any of the circuits

Same brand RCD, old memera one. Have read online of others having the same problem, again same memera RCD. Basically the smart meter is interfering with the RCD, causing it to trip randomly.

In my client's case, the smart meter was immediately below the fuse board. (don't laugh!) I took a piece of cardboard, wrapped tinfoil around it, and placed it between the meter and fuseboard. It hasn't tripped since, I kid you not! Obviously, if you intend to do this, make absolutely sure that there are no exposed live parts that could make contact with the foil, or you'll be fried alive.

Hi everyone

I called an electrician twice , he charged me crazy money ?? however because of the tripping or during the installation he told me my electric shower has became a hazard, need to change it as it showing some fault in his reader...
He became crazy as he couldnt find any fault, and then asked me what time the tripping happen, and other questions, he came to the exact conclusion of pretty mouth that the unit memera one in the past for one of his client use to trip just after the installation of a smart meter

As pretty mouth said its exactly whats happening for me, as i mentionnet in my first post, eon came to replace the gas meter ( as i already had a smart electric and never had any issue) but decided he will need to put a new electric meter and synch both of them, the problem now is everytime.eon send a signal to the electric meter as it uses radio signal, which i guess are so strong it trip my rcd memera one

I haven read about your tricj regardent the foil but i am afraid of that as i have 2 kids at home

Can anybody advise me please? I already paid more than 200£ for the search of the problem.and now i have an electric shower to replace ????

I am going nuts and really dont know what to do
Could i call eon to come back and replace the meter ?? Or any other thing?

Thanks again for all readers and replies

suffolkspark · Aug 5, 2021

Desikeera said:
Hi everyone

I called an electrician twice , he charged me crazy money ?? however because of the tripping or during the installation he told me my electric shower has became a hazard, need to change it as it showing some fault in his reader...
He became crazy as he couldnt find any fault, and then asked me what time the tripping happen, and other questions, he came to the exact conclusion of pretty mouth that the unit memera one in the past for one of his client use to trip just after the installation of a smart meter

As pretty mouth said its exactly whats happening for me, as i mentionnet in my first post, eon came to replace the gas meter ( as i already had a smart electric and never had any issue) but decided he will need to put a new electric meter and synch both of them, the problem now is everytime.eon send a signal to the electric meter as it uses radio signal, which i guess are so strong it trip my rcd memera one

I haven read about your tricj regardent the foil but i am afraid of that as i have 2 kids at home

Can anybody advise me please? I already paid more than 200£ for the search of the problem.and now i have an electric shower to replace ????

I am going nuts and really dont know what to do
Could i call eon to come back and replace the meter ?? Or any other thing?

Thanks again for all readers and replies

Does the shower still work? Sounds like he's damaged the electric shower whilst carrying out insulation resistance tests? But would only really happen if it was one with electronics in.... who knows...

Just try the tinfoil wrapped cardboard trick first, the tinfoil isn't connecting to any electrics so no risk to yourself and kids.

Desikeera · Aug 5, 2021

suffolkspark said:
Does the shower still work? Sounds like he's damaged the electric shower whilst carrying out insulation resistance tests? But would only really happen if it was one with electronics in.... who knows...

Just try the tinfoil wrapped cardboard trick first, the tinfoil isn't connecting to any electrics so no risk to yourself and kids.

Can you or somebody advise in the picture where should i put it? Thanks