rcd tripping randomly
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Yep, I cross posted - I have done that a few times, and it makes me wonder if it is me or the forum! 
Just an observation but as this problem would seem to be an earthing issue, I did a bit of checking today.....our CU would appear to be earthed via a large ground spike,earth cable runs from the CU through the wall of the house and is attatched by a clamp,like a car battery terminal, to the top of the spike.
Further investigation and I found that not only was the clamp a bit loose,I could turn it on the spike (now tightened)but I also I think if I tried I could pull the whole thing out of the ground,it's set in a concrete path to the side of the house,if I knew how to post a pic I would to show what I mean.
I guess over the years with expansion and movement, it's come loose. Could this be contributing to my problem?
but as this problem would seem to be an earthing issue, I did a bit of checking today.....our CU would appear to be earthed via a large ground spike,earth cable runs from the CU through the wall of the house and is attatched by a clamp,like a car battery terminal, to the top of the spike.Further investigation and I found that not only was the clamp a bit loose,I could turn it on the spike (now tightened)but I also I think if I tried I could pull the whole thing out of the ground,it's set in a concrete path to the side of the house,if I knew how to post a pic I would to show what I mean.
I guess over the years with expansion and movement, it's come loose. Could this be contributing to my problem?
No, but that is still not good.
Ring the DNO re the dodgy neutral.
Ring the DNO re the dodgy neutral.
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How many RCDs do you have on your CU? Can you post a photograph? //www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=99672
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