30ma rcd tripping after replacing consumer unit

[muzza1]

Hello all, how are you?
I often look on here but the time has come to ask for some advice!
Nearly finished some alterations in a customers Kithen, Dining room, Utility room and Garage. Approx 3 days work in total.
Anyway, after all 2nd fixed and new split load board installed pop goes the rcd! Proper annoying!
It was found that when the ch+hw boiler was switched on at the spur it tripped the 30ma rcd on the split load board, here we go, i thought :sad:
Explained to the customer the situation and after bypassing the rcd hopped in the van knowing Monday is going to be a headache, (can't stand fault finding!)
To try and cut a long story short, i was after some advice or ideas re how to get round this problem without some testing deep within the customers boiler etc with certification and notification in mind!

I hope i've made some sort of sense with my question!

Thanks for any help on this chaps.

 

[muzza1]

Makes sense Dave.
Does anyone enjoy fault finding?

 

[kenny7askew]

yes its theraputic

Makes sense Dave.
Does anyone enjoy fault finding?

therapeutic

 

[muzza1]

I'll try and make it theraputic next time i'm testing!

I'll let you know how i got on.

 

[HappyHippyDad]

Makes sense Dave.
Does anyone enjoy fault finding?

I love it Muzza, you get to become a bit of a detective and have to start a logical process of elimination. However, I would not enjoy if I was under pressure so I try and plan and make time for the fault finding.

 

[HappyHippyDad]

I'll try and make it theraputic next time i'm testing!

I'll let you know how i got on.

That would be very interesting Muzza, you tend to get more help on this site if you become a bit more interactive.

 

[Vitesse]

I love it Muzza, you get to become a bit of a detective and have to start a logical process of elimination. However, I would not enjoy if I was under pressure so I try and plan and make time for the fault finding.

Me too, the satisfaction you get when you have tracked down that elusive neutral earth fault and you test the cable again and it's all good and then flick on the RCD and it holds. You think glass of wine when I get home to celebrate.

Then you go home really chuffed at fixing it and tell the Missus and go into massive detail about what the problem was and all she can say is "oh right"! Then the bubble is burst and your back to reality.:wink_smile:

 

[davesparks]

Makes sense Dave.
Does anyone enjoy fault finding?

I enjoy pretty much all aspects of my job.

Fault finding is a vital skill which requires a logical approach and clear thinking.

 

[muzza1]

haha, i know that feeling well!

Me too, the satisfaction you get when you have tracked down that elusive neutral earth fault and you test the cable again and it's all good and then flick on the RCD and it holds. You think glass of wine when I get home to celebrate.

Then you go home really chuffed at fixing it and tell the Missus and go into massive detail about what the problem was and all she can say is "oh right"! Then the bubble is burst and your back to reality.:wink_smile:

 

[Octopus]

Makes sense Dave.
Does anyone enjoy fault finding?

Only when the customer knows that the bill will only be determined once the fault is identified and fixed!