Recent content by themoosdad

It's the same for the RCD in the original post - the OP thinks that as he owns the property he is immune from the dangers of electricity. Funny, but i dont remember saying that! No one is immune from the dangers of electricty, including yourself. Just because someone doesent have a...

hahahaaha.......'where was i posting from and why wasnt i there if its my home'.....what has that got to do with the issue that has been posted about???? Do you want to know the colour of my hair and my shoe size as well? Thanks to those that have tried to be helpful.

The property is owned by me as previously stated in this post. I am thorough in what i do. 'I should stop doing consumer units in other peoples houses'......you should stop making comments if you cant read whats in front of you!

I am the home owner and safety is paramount otherwise i would have left the old CU in place. The installation will be inspected and tested by a certified person once completed. Thanks to those that have given useful advice

Have read plenty of info on how an RCD works and the test button operates. I asked if it could be tested with a multimeter. You dont have to be qualified in a certain field to understand things. I would suggest you dont try to talk down to people

Not at site at the moment to take a photo. RCD was pre installed and wired into CU when purchased. Incoming tails are fitted correctly.

Yes i have got 240v across it. Is it usual that 2 new RCDs could both be deffective? Any way of testing them with a multimeter or only with an RCD tester?

Yes the main switch is on.

I have just changed an old Wylex consumer unit for a new Excel 6 way with an already installed RCD in it. When i press the Test button the RCD wont trip out. I have disconnected all circuits and it still doesnt work. I have reconnected just one circuit (water cylinder immersion) turned...