rcd tripping

  1. K

    RCD tripping

    Recently, whenever we plug in either our kettle (1850-2200 Watts) or our iron (2300-2750 Watts), it trips the RCD for that circuit. Nothing has been changed on the installation, and we've had both appliances for a few years and they never used to cause this problem. Up until recently, whenever...
    • Kingston555
    • Thread
    • kettle rcd rcd tripping socket switch tripping
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. S

    rcd tripping when power restored after power cut

    Hi all i have a customer who has a problem that when they have a power cut and the power is restored the rcd trips i have done full test on the system a ramp test on rcd and even disconnected everything except the incoming tails and when i replicate the power cut it still trips. It is a...
    • steve1999uk
    • Thread
    • after earth neutral power rcd rcd tripping still tripping when
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. D

    mk rcd tripping

    hi, today i installed a 8 way mk rcd i had from left to right; 100a main switch 63a rcd 40a mcb cooker 32a mcb ring main 16a mcb immersion 6a lighting up 6a lighting down tns system, i did my tests before i installed new consumer unit and all was good, when i tried to turn on cu the rcd...
    • Darren-Sparky
    • Thread
    • earth fault neutral other rcd rcd tripping tripping
    • Replies: 37
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. G

    Rcd tripping strange fault

    Evening all. Popped in to see a job today - Customer has a split board - 5 or 6 breakers fed from RCD 30mA main switch ( feeding sockets, shower etc as expected) and 5 or 6 circuits fed from standard 60898 mcb's off the main switch side ( lights, alarm etc again as expected) The fault is -...
  5. C

    RCD Tripping Intermittently

    Hi, I have a RCD in the CU connected to 2 x socket circuits (house and kitchen/heating), shower and cooker. This tripped the other night when only the heating and a couple of sockets were on. I reset this and the issue only reoccurred tonight. The RCD would not switch on until the...
    • Ciaran Lang
    • Thread
    • electrician fault heating issue rcd rcd tripping tripping
    • Replies: 63
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. R

    RCD tripping

    Hello all, i have an issue with a commercial dishwasher who has been checked by an Engineer with no fault. RCD trips as soon i switch the wall socket,however i've unplugged every plug i have and surprise it does not trip. now,i've tried to see if have split load,correct me if i'm wrong,i did...
    • ragtime27
    • Thread
    • commercial dishwasher other rcd rcd tripping socket tripping
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  7. K

    Rcd tripping

    Hi guys I have come accross a weird problem, a cooker circuit fed by rcd two trips rcd 1 when cooker in use . Both rcd's changed , check neutrals etc replaced cable . Even took of rcd but still tripping the rcd! Help
    • kjc
    • Thread
    • circuit circuits cooker issue rcd rcd tripping tripping
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. F

    rcd tripping times

    just a quick one doing some rcd tests today, and at x1 value the tripping time was 46mseconds and at x5 29mseconds now i no that as long as at x5 value is under 40mseconds all is ok just thought the x1 value was a bit high so my question is there a max value for times 1 as i must admit not had...
  9. W

    Likelihood of nuisance RCD tripping @ 0.4 megohms

    Hi, I understand that these things are hard (if not impossible) to be predict, but I just wondered if I could get your best guesses. If a domestic installation has an unplugged insulation resistance of 0.4 megohms on all ring circuits, what is the likelihood/likely frequency of nuisance RCD...
    • WellBonded
    • Thread
    • circuits installation rcd rcd tripping tripping
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  10. J

    intermittent RCD tripping.....

    Morning. Recently went to a job with what is a glorified shed, although fully insulated plastered, water tight etc, with a db installed within the unit. Small ring main and four down lights. The SWA supplying the 'shed' running back to the garage, on a 40a mcb protected by a 63a 30ma rcd...
  11. londonfire

    Strange RCD tripping...

    Have had a call from a regular customer about their RCD TRIPPING. Strange thing is it has tripped every Monday between 6-6:30 am for the last month. The property has recently had new kitchen appliances (all high end Neff) Has also had the meter changed to a smart meter. My initial thought...
  12. D

    rcd tripping

    Hi all Just done a EICR on a property no majors findings, then owner who is rentingthe property out say the rcd is tripping, my first thought is it something Ihave done, turns out it has beenhappening for a long time. Thecircuits that are on the rcd are cooker which was switched off at dp...
    • davek
    • Thread
    • fault first rcd rcd tripping tripping
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. J

    Strange RCD Tripping on dead board

    Hi gents, Tested a house and all faults rectified. Was asked by landlord to upgrade the fuse board to a 17th edition board and happily complied. On fitting the board I went on to carry out testing and then hit a brick wall when going live. RCD tripped. so I isolated each circuit (only 4 and...
  14. A

    RCD tripping times at 1x and 5x

    I understand that when carrying out RCD testing an RCD should trip within 300ms at 1x and 40ms at 5x but is it common that on occasions for the RCD to trip quicker at 1x than 5x. I never had it occur personally. I am just looking at some old certs and on some circuits the RCD is tripping...
  15. D

    RCD Tripping

    Hello, I understand there are other topic with similar problems but I thought I would start a topic with my specific problem. The RCD in our fuse box trips random when a laptop is plugged in and the switch is turned on even before the laptop is turned on, this only happens randomly and not...
    • daz-18-11
    • Thread
    • electrician laptop problem rcd rcd tripping tested tripping
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  16. H

    urgent helps please problems with consumer unit rcd tripping

    ......
    • hunggaur
    • Thread
    • consumer consumer unit please problems rcd rcd tripping tripping unit urgent
    • Replies: 106
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. J

    RCD tripping at 1/2 test

    Testing some new cabinets today which had in them a PDU with a 30mA rcd upfront as main switch. ( We build among other stuff, communications cabinets for highways, railways, etc). First one tested tripped on 1/2 fault current. Tried another cab, same thing. Did a ramp test, (tester is Kewtech...
  18. T

    RCD tripping on off peak board

    We recently rewired a property, which had off peak storage heaters also with a 24hr supply for instant heat off the ringmain, as wired before. We didnt have to rewire the off peak storage heaters, only replace the fuseboard. When we reconnected the main 10mm cpc bond the earthing terminal...
  19. P

    RCD tripping. Give me a clue!

    Hi Guys A Happy 2014 to you all. I've recently had two calls to trace the cause of intermittent tripping in domestic installations, and failed miserably! The latest - 4 way box feeding garage, utility room, garden shed. Customer reckons it sometimes trips when they switch the light on, but can...
  20. HappyHippyDad

    Intermittent RCD tripping.

    I have been asked to investigate a tripping RCD for a family member. I haven't been out to view yet and have asked very few questions but the scenario sounds like an RCD as a main switch. The homeowner opens all MCB's and then closes one by one until the RCD trips, finding that the 'lights in...
Best EV Chargers
Best EV Chargers by Electrical2Go! The official electric vehicle charger supplier.

OFFICIAL SPONSORS

Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Electrician Courses Green Electrical Goods PCB Way Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Pushfit Wire Connectors Electric Underfloor Heating Electrician Courses
These Official Forum Sponsors May Provide Discounts to Regular Forum Members - If you would like to sponsor us then CLICK HERE and post a thread with who you are, and we'll send you some stats etc

Advert

YOUR Unread Posts

Advert

TrueNAS JBOD Storage Server

UK Tiling Forum | Tilers Forums
UK Tiling Forum by Tilers Forums UK
Plumbers Forums | Plumbing Advice | Gas Forum
Electrician Tips from Professional Electricians
JBOD Forums: a forum for JBOD storage server advice
JBOD Suppliers: JBOD Storage Server Supplies
Back
Top