Strange RCD Fault

[Guest569]

80amp main switch RCD, occasionally trips when a couple of circuits are switched on (doesn't matter which circuits) with nothing plugged in.

IR tests all good. Replaced RCD for new. Happens in all weather ( don't think its external )

Only sockets on this consumer unit.

Ive had my guys out at it twice with no joy. New build wiring from 16th edition.

Im going to investigate myself this week, Im sure Ive had loose connections causing tripping before, it about all I can think of, a loose tail somewhere around the main switch.


Anything else to look out for ?

Im pretty certain its not a dodgy nail at floorboard etc its fairly new property and in good condition with chipboard throughout.

 

[Plonker 3]

Cause I find you a bit of a ----- to be honest. You have nothing constructive to say, only attempted digs so jog on.

Really.

 

[dazza1981]

He is gonna fix it on 57th visit

 

[MDJ]

FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT, JRC has the blue vest

 

[Meggerman]

Simple fault....lol. Plenty would be scratching there head at this one.

Just to clarify...I had a spark and a labourer at the job for 3 hours. I popped in for 1 hour with no test gear to check the obvious....I go back friday and armed with the correct gear I WILL find it..

This is all assuming my guys have done the procedures as they should have ....kinda hoping they have not

The customer has complete trust in me, so please concentrate on your own customer relations !

Why would you pop in on a repeat visit, frankly embarrassing, fault finding job with no test gear. Like a fireman turning up at a fire without a hose!!

 

[Guest569]

Why would you pop in on a repeat visit, frankly embarrassing, fault finding job with no test gear. Like a fireman turning up at a fire without a hose!!

Franky embarrassing?

Ive have done a thousands of pounds worth of work for this customer and will get thousands more. Me "popping in", when passing on my way home for free, is what I call customer service not "frankly embarrassing"

Idiot.

 

[Guest569]

And still, would any of you have found the blowing leaf yet ? No.

 

[Meggerman]

Franky embarrassing?

Ive have done a thousands of pounds worth of work for this customer and will get thousands more. Me "popping in", when passing on my way home for free, is what I call customer service not "frankly embarrassing" ?

 

[Guest569]

Franky embarrassing?

Ive have done a thousands of pounds worth of work for this customer and will get thousands more. Me "popping in", when passing on my way home for free, is what I call customer service not "frankly embarrassing" ?

aye aye !

 

[MDJ]

And still, would any of you have found the blowing leaf yet ? No.

I would have found the fault the first time I was there fella, Like I mentioned earlier in the thread which you confirmed your guys didn't test correctly. The situation now is you need to get back there and sort it out with your test kit, I would recommend you take your guys with you and show them the testing routine. Good luck, I know you can sort it out.

 

[DPG]

And still, would any of you have found the blowing leaf yet ? No.

No, none of us would have - we're not as good as you don't forget. You're quicker than us and better than us. Daz

 

[Meggerman]

aye aye !

Well, it is, what are you gonna do with no tester? Eh, nothing at all but sympathise with the customer. Limp dick at an orgy springs to mind

 

[Guest569]

I would have found the fault the first time I was there fella, Like I mentioned earlier in the thread which you confirmed your guys didn't test correctly. The situation now is you need to get back there and sort it out with your test kit, I would recommend you take your guys with you and show them the testing routine. Good luck, I know you can sort it out.

Thanks, but what Im asking is, if this leave only blows every so often and touches the connection how can you possibly find that in one visit ? When you test everything is fine. Considering the house is massive and I reckon it would take half day just to check all cables.


My point is no one can say they would 100% find a fault first time...far to many crazy scenarios can happen.

 

[Guest569]

Well, it is, what are you gonna do with no tester? Eh, nothing at all but sympathise with the customer. Limp dick at an orgy springs to mind

Well I spent the hour checking all connections, martindaling all sockets, isolating suspect parts to leave over night.....so actually my hour was quite productive?

In case you don't know fault finding is about process of elimination...
and doing alternative things when limited is called initiative ...get some.

 

[Plonker 3]

But as I said earlier, surely a exposed connection would be a obvious place to start?

 

[dazza1981]

Thanks, but what Im asking is, if this leave only blows every so often and touches the connection how can you possibly find that in one visit ? When you test everything is fine. Considering the house is massive and I reckon it would take half day just to check all cables.


My point is no one can say they would 100% find a fault first time...far to many crazy scenarios can happen.

Check which way the wind is blowing before you leaf to go to the job,then leaf the boys in the van because there useless anyway, then dont leaf until you have found the fault and leaf the customer happy.
Leaf it out now!!