Intermittent Fault - 20 characters

[Worcester]

Something this is permanently plugged in is almost certainly creating a permanent leak, not enough on its own to trip the RCBO, then when another device which also on its own isn't enough (and even cumulative with other similar devices) wouldn't normally cause the RCBO to trip, is not enough to push it over.
You could do an IR test across the circuit with everything that can be safely left plugged in and then work through socket by socket.

 

[hightower]

I've been putting it off because I know it's not gonna be a ten minute job. I even have an inkling what's causing it - an extension lead that is plugged in behind a massive bed that needs dismantling to get at. Oh well, job for the weekend, or maybe even bank holiday weekend since it'll be raining then by default anyway.

I'll update the thread when I do get round to it, but don't hold your breath

 

[Rpa07]

"A massive bed" - obviously Hightowers Cot!

 

[Wilko]

Been having an intermittent fault at home now for a few months. All RCBO board, wiring 3 years old. Upstairs socket RCBO trips sometimes ... but just thought I'd post up here to see of any theories?

I'm sure you'll find it, but that's an opinion rather than a theory

 

[hightower]

"A massive bed" - obviously Hightowers Cot!

The bairns - if you think I'm tall...

 

[D00DY_T00DY]

Pat testing isn't a bad start to try figure it out.

I'd take note of when the fault happens, certain time?

We've had it before where it was the moulded plug and lead to a cooker hood. Obviously found this after squeezing in cupboards to look behinds sockets

 

[hightower]

Pat testing isn't a bad start to try figure it out.

I'd take note of when the fault happens, certain time?

We've had it before where it was the moulded plug and lead to a cooker hood. Obviously found this after squeezing in cupboards to look behinds sockets

It's not happening at a particular time but I did suspect the cooker hood initially. Time to get motivated and begin testing

 

[D00DY_T00DY]

It's not happening at a particular time but I did suspect the cooker hood initially. Time to get motivated and begin testing

Or open a can of worms
Try fix one thing something else pops up

 

[static zap]

Don't forget the wee bairns - Iphone chargers , awfull for leakage currents .
( I too miss being tallest in family )

 

[Wilko]

Come on HT - spill the beans !!!

 

[Specialist]

Come on HT - spill the beans !!!

How'd you know he had beans for breakfast ?

 

[hightower]

Come on HT - spill the beans !!!

As in what was the fault? couldnt tell you, ain't lifted a finger on it yet...

 

[Rpa07]

And I've still got a 3036 board