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My mate only did a basic test... it measured 0.5M ohm so a lowish resistance which explains the tripping!

Well, I fitted the replacement element last night – looked a much better quality product, sealed in bag with silica gel and... works perfectly! So it appears that the two previous elements from a different supplier were at fault after all. Nonetheless, I've taken in some really great and...

Cheers for all the replies guys. I really appreciate your advice. Tried again with element removed and all various controls turned on – it doesn't trip. Tried with both of the replacement elements connected and trips every time within the minute (as soon as there's any heat building up)...

Thanks jj4091 and assuhors. Traced the wires back and insulation all looks okay, but I may give it another thorough once-over at the weekend before resigning to splashing out on a new oven! I'll keep you posted.

Replacement element fitted. All wires and connections checked... But same as before. The oven is still tripping the RCD after being on for a minute or so. Plus, the orange temperature light is intermittently flashing when the main oven is turned off, however goes out when I turn on the top...

Right, will do. Thank you. I'll let you know...

Cheers yardie... I thought the good ol' fashioned stuff would potentially melt!? I will definitely run a check on the new element before installing!

Thanks for your replies guys. I've asked for a replacement element which the seller's kindly obliged to despatch asap. Can I ask what's the best heat-resistant insulation around the wires/connectors to use and where's best to source from?

Can anyone please advise... I've replaced the blown element in the main fan-assisted oven and now the RCD is tripping every time I turn it on. Fan comes on fine, temperature indicator lights up, temp switch seems to be engaging/clicking with thermostat and then suddenly trips out. Checked the...