Six days ago the RCD tripped out during a thunder storm, and since then has been tripping out between 5 and 10 times a day. Sometimes it won't reset immediately even when I disengage all the light and ring circuits, any ideas please?.......DAVID.
RCD tripping
- Thread starter deejaybee
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If it happened during a thunder storm, it might have been damaged, especially if it is a fairly modern electronic one and/or there was a lightening strike nearby. You can have it professionally tested, but the cost of having this done is probably not much less than the cost of having a new one fitted and tested.
Had it not been for the thunder storm, I would have thought that a circuit fault has developed, which the RCD is protecting you from.
If it happens even when you have turned off all the MCBs (which isolate the Phase only) then I would be thinking about a neutral-to-earth fault, probably on an RCD protected circuit, but can be difficult to track down.
I suppose there is no chance the storm could have got rainwater into e.g. an outside light or fitting?
Had it not been for the thunder storm, I would have thought that a circuit fault has developed, which the RCD is protecting you from.
If it happens even when you have turned off all the MCBs (which isolate the Phase only) then I would be thinking about a neutral-to-earth fault, probably on an RCD protected circuit, but can be difficult to track down.
I suppose there is no chance the storm could have got rainwater into e.g. an outside light or fitting?
Suggest have a word with your Ins. Co., they might pay for a professional repair under your policy?
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It may have been coincidence at the lightning episode. IMO, you have two options: -
Assume that the RCD unit is faulty and replace with like for like, having observed all the safety isolation procedures.
Or: -
Get a competent electrician to carry out some tests.
Jaymack
Assume that the RCD unit is faulty and replace with like for like, having observed all the safety isolation procedures.
Or: -
Get a competent electrician to carry out some tests.
Jaymack
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