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RCD Tripping for no apparent reason
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<blockquote data-quote="Sid____" data-source="post: 554149" data-attributes="member: 37869"><p>Thanks to you both for your suggestions.</p><p></p><p>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 use on satellite dishes. No sign of water ingress there. The other long standing PIR light has a built-in waterproof housing where the existing wiring connects directly to the light unit. That also looks OK.</p><p></p><p>I do have a sauna in the basement which hasn't been used in years. This has its own RCD on a separate circuit which I have now set. It will be interesting to see if this one trips as well if there is a next time.</p><p></p><p>The one that has been tripping is a Proteus 80/2/100T. I suppose if I can find a new one or equivalent for a reasonable price it could be worthwhile swapping them over myself before involving a sparky.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sid____, post: 554149, member: 37869"] 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 use on satellite dishes. No sign of water ingress there. The other long standing PIR light has a built-in waterproof housing where the existing wiring connects directly to the light unit. That also looks OK. I do have a sauna in the basement which hasn't been used in years. This has its own RCD on a separate circuit which I have now set. It will be interesting to see if this one trips as well if there is a next time. The one that has been tripping is a Proteus 80/2/100T. I suppose if I can find a new one or equivalent for a reasonable price it could be worthwhile swapping them over myself before involving a sparky. [/QUOTE]
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