Michael2021
DIY
Hi
Hoping to get some insight from people, as I have had two electricians check the fault, to no avail.
The most obvious fault is the RCD is tripping.
It trips randomly. I have tried a process of elimination and it is not a faulty item.
It will trip when cooker is turned on, when washing machine is powered, when kettle is turned on, shower, nespresso machine. All are on separate MCB's.
It is not tripping for certain items, tvs, sky box, fridge, outdoor lights.
Although the RCD is tripping, the MCB that is linked to the item that is causing the trip, is not.
Had my cousin have a look, who is an electrician for 20 years. Deduced (and hoped) it must be a faulty RCD, as everything visually seemed fine and went through wiring at the box. However he had limited tools with him and no RCD to replace.
I called another electrician I know, who had a spare RCD handy. Replaced, however the new RCD tripped. Went through the above with him and was unsure what the cause is. It was late last night so sent him away and is returning today.
Could people perhaps give some ideas, for me to throw at him.
He did try his multimeter on RCD/MCB, this caused the RCD to trip again.
I had a read through some threads, some mention earth leakage?
Thanks
Michael
Hoping to get some insight from people, as I have had two electricians check the fault, to no avail.
The most obvious fault is the RCD is tripping.
It trips randomly. I have tried a process of elimination and it is not a faulty item.
It will trip when cooker is turned on, when washing machine is powered, when kettle is turned on, shower, nespresso machine. All are on separate MCB's.
It is not tripping for certain items, tvs, sky box, fridge, outdoor lights.
Although the RCD is tripping, the MCB that is linked to the item that is causing the trip, is not.
Had my cousin have a look, who is an electrician for 20 years. Deduced (and hoped) it must be a faulty RCD, as everything visually seemed fine and went through wiring at the box. However he had limited tools with him and no RCD to replace.
I called another electrician I know, who had a spare RCD handy. Replaced, however the new RCD tripped. Went through the above with him and was unsure what the cause is. It was late last night so sent him away and is returning today.
Could people perhaps give some ideas, for me to throw at him.
He did try his multimeter on RCD/MCB, this caused the RCD to trip again.
I had a read through some threads, some mention earth leakage?
Thanks
Michael