Voltage still detected after rcd had tripped? why could this be...

[srl-8]

Hi all,

I have install a RCD fused spur on the end of line feed to a bathroom lighting circuit. Thus protecting the bathroom with rcd.

I tested the rcd (manually via the push 'test' button) and it killed the lights and fan as expected.

I used my volt stick to confirm that the cables were dead, but to my surprise , The voltstick was telling me the there was voltage still present. How could this be?

My understanding was that with the RCD tripped, it should kill all power on the load side of the spur, .

Any ideas????

Thanks

 

[telectrix]

Totally irresponsible. Nobody should ever throw away their wood if its live and in their hands

hmm. after GMES has played his 1st round of golf, i think he'll be throwing away his woods and his irons.:ack2:

 

[PEG]

Golf? ....only time i was totally behind Michael Douglas' character in "Falling Down",was when he was on the golf course...:bobby:

 

[dwayneking.kls]

The reading is coming from the fan motor in the bathroom...

 

[trev]

The reading is coming from the fan motor in the bathroom...

Brave man!

 

[telectrix]

The reading is coming from the fan motor in the bathroom...

is the fan connected through the shower? could be static caused by the water flow. try turning down the water pressure. :46:

 

[Pete999]

is the fan connected through the shower? could be static caused by the water flow. try turning down the water pressure. :46:

Is this one of those times when sarcasm is meant?

 

[telectrix]

absolutely mi amigo. post was meant to be on the same intelligence level as the OP.

 

[Pete999]

absolutely mi amigo. post was meant to be on the same intelligence level as the OP.

Thought as much