New RCD tripping. Some questions to help me identify source
New RCD tripping. Some questions to help me identify source
Hi all
I moved into a new house last week, the CU didn't have any RCD protection so I had it replaced today (house is about 30 yrs old).
It's been ticking along fine but tonight I used kettle and microwave at same time and it tripped the RCD. I then tried some other appliances (toaster, air fryer) in various kitchen sockets and had same result. Things work ok to a point but seemingly when load increases the RCD trips.
My general understanding of this is there could be an earth fault...
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by Mmcgar
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New RCD tripping. Some questions to help me identify source
Hi all
I moved into a new house last week, the CU didn't have any RCD protection so I had it replaced today (house is about 30 yrs old).
It's been ticking along fine but tonight I used kettle and microwave at same time and it tripped the RCD. I then tried some other appliances (toaster, air fryer) in various kitchen sockets and had same result. Things work ok to a point but seemingly when load increases the RCD trips.
My general understanding of this is there could be an earth fault...
Read more
by Mmcgar
This has been automatically posted in the DIYNot Forum on DIY Talk. The new DIY Forum