Shed Electric Keeps Switching Off

[amfletchers]

Many years ago I had electric put from my house to the shed at the bottom of the garden.

I use a lot of power tools, however when using these the electric switches itself off. I guess it's because the powertools are very high voltage. When it goes off I just need to go inside the house to the fusebox to flick the electric back on. Every time I use powerful tools this happens.

Is there anyway to stop this happening? I know I may need an electrician to make some improvements or do some rewiring but I'd like to know the best solution and understand what the problem is before I do this.

Thanks,
Adam

 

[telectrix]

it sounds as though the tools have a high start up current which is tripping the breaker, or is it that the RCD trips? these are separate issues, need a bit more info.

 

[amfletchers]

it sounds as though the tools have a high start up current which is tripping the breaker, or is it that the RCD trips? these are separate issues, need a bit more info.

I believe it's just tripping the breaker.

 

[telectrix]

there is a solution but it requires testing first to see if it can be done without rewiring.. as you say , it's been in for a good while, so best have it checked out anyway.

 

[Knobhead]

You spend to much time in the shed and the wife's dropping hints?

 

[GLENNSPARK]

may be inductance....c type....if Zs still good..

 

[ipf]

You spend to much time in the shed and the wife's dropping hints?

As long as he's not buying cheap electrical gear while he's there?

 

[Litttle Shonet]

What size breaker is the shed connected to?

 

[GLENNSPARK]

What size breaker is the shed connected to?

if the MCB size has been chosen to suit the expected max. demand...what makes you think the cable hasn`t?.....

 

[Geoffsd]

if the MCB size hasn't been chosen to suit the expected max. demand...what makes you think the cable has?.....

 

[Litttle Shonet]

if the MCB size has been chosen to suit the expected max. demand...what makes you think the cable hasn`t?.....

Sorry, thought it had been happening since it was fitted

Message to self:- Read posts thoroughly before replying:6:​

 

[GLENNSPARK]

if the MCB size hasn't been chosen to suit the expected max. demand...what makes you think the cable has?.....

my point is it would be wise to check the cable size/rating.....wouldn`t it...before deciding on altering MCBs for bigger....

 

[telectrix]

that's why i suggested checking circuit before deciding on a solution

 

[timbobelfast]

What type of tools are you using? Does it happen with one particluar one ie an antique drill?!

 

[sedgy34]

i would imagine its overload but get a spark to sort it dont make it worse by diy

 

[Richard]

Did it trip like this before, or has it just started tripping like this?