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Thanks for all the info you have provided. Well, I tested the individual elements in the sauna stove and all work OK. However, the RCD still trips after two minutes on any element..even just one out of three. As some have suggested, more to this than just a dodgy element I think. I've...

Some very good information...thanks. Johnd, I wondered about other circuits but they operate fine...I've loaded them all up no problem. Tripping only occurs after 2 mins of operation of the sauna stove..just enough time to heat up very slightly.. In any event, I take your points on the...

I had wondered that myself. Why would it not provide adequate protection?

Yes, light circuits and power circuits but I think the problem is solely down to the heater. I've been thinking about the problem while writing and possibly the next stage is to run the heater with the coals out and earthstrap removed to give the elements time to glow hot. Theoretically, that...

jj4091, thanks for your reply. Yes, I went through all circuits before getting on to the suppliers..that's why I couldn't understand how I was getting a short. Apparently, this moisture thing with the heater elements is quite common and the fix is to up the RCD. There is a small CU in the...

First, hello and thanks for such a great site. I've had a search for answers to this question with no luck but if I've missed something, sorry in advance. Just moved into a house with a sauna in the summerhouse. Two mins after switching on the stove, the RCD (dedicated to all summerhouse...