Results of ramp test on 100mA rcd with all circuits off except for cooker radial which was needed for conducting the test since the test meter had just a 3 pin plug and no probes.
Tested 4 times:
70, 60, 60 & 70mA
Any comments?
I finally managed to trace the fault to one of the 2 pir outside lights while I was waiting for the rcd tester to arrive. It was a sealed unit but had condensation behind the glass. Not only that, when I cut the self-amalgamating tape from the connector block it was all wet!
Anyway, I took the...
Thanks for all the comments - practical and humorous.
No more tripping out since last reported, however, I've ordered the Kewtech RCD tester so watch this space for results.
Agreed.
Was watching a Terminator Chronicles DVD in bed with my wife last night and at around 11.00pm the main 100mA RCD tripped again. The 30mA RCD on the sauna which I had set did not trip so it sound as though the RCD is either doing its job or is faulty.
I've isolated the 1 dedicated flood...
Thanks to you both for your suggestions.
I've just been up the ladder and given the outside lights a close inspection. The 2 new ones are sealed units with short leads which are connected to the existing wiring using plastic terminal blocks which I wrapped in self-amalgamating tape like you...
Hi All,
Just recently our 100mA RCD in our home consumer unit has started to trip for no apparent reason.
On Thursday around lunchtime it tripped 3 times in the space of 1-2hrs. We were just using the kettle and microwave in the kitchen at that time. After I re-set it for the 3rd time I...