Recent content by pads69

I have fingers crossed - think I have found it. There is a fused spur outlet which has not ben used for about 15 years (and I had almost forgotten about). Had some panelling put in recently and guess what must have nailed through the cable. Luckily the outlet is actually on a spur (not...

Thanks John for making mostly correct assumptions 1) - yes - continuity round the ring. 2) - yes - L&N disconnected from CU - then checked for cross-connections 3) - see below 4) - see below. My meter has ranges from 20m >> zero ohms (multi-meter) My insulation tester goes up to 2000M...

Taken with Insulation tester at 500v. Yes

OK some observations and test results. Observations - during the evening last night the RCBO kept tripping with nothing plugged in (or DP off) but during the night, I put the boiler on and wife put the dishwasher on - but the RCBO stayed on all night!!! Tests 1 - the ring is complete...

Thanks AdrianUK. However it doesn't explain why it trips with nothing connected.

Its a ring circuit.

Firstly - all outside circuits are on a separate CU entirely. I have unplugged or switched off (where via switched spur outlet - DP). And the RCBO stays on for about 2 mins or more then trips. This is now getting silly. Peter (writing this with computer & modem plugged in via...

Forgot to say that I had already tried that - problem stay with the wiring not with the RCBO. !!! Peter

That's the really funny thing. It always happens with vacuum (1320W). But remember not on upstairs circuit. Kettle (2000W) plus microwave (1000w) no effect. But sometimes the microwave on its own causes problem. Sometimes computer (600w) switched on at socket but not powered up causes...

The wiring in the house is split into separate circuits each with their own RCBO for 3 for lighting (separate for ground floor; upper floor; and basement) 3 for power (again as above) 1 for cooker 1 for shower 2 for fridge/freezers The problem exists only on the ground floor power...