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    RCD tripping instantly despite nothing plugged in

    Nothing changed on the circuit at all, nor have I hammered in any nails around the sockets! Just tested after disconnecting the faceplate entirely with the same results. The feed doesn't run outside, although it is connected to the boiler. I've pulled the fuse on the isolator switch for the...
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    RCD tripping instantly despite nothing plugged in

    Having a weird one: Yesterday the RCD tripped a couple of times over a few hours (hasn't happened before). This morning I find it's tripped again and triggers instantly when I energise a single ring MCB - even when I've disconnected everything from the sockets. I've also popped the faceplates...
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    Swapping circuit from RCD protected to unprotected

    Here's the communication I've recieved from the charger installers: "We just need to to arrange for you electrician to move the wire for the garage from the RCD side of the fuse board to a none RCD breaker. This will allow us to then install what’s known as a Zedy Ready 2 way consumer unit...
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    Swapping circuit from RCD protected to unprotected

    Hey chaps, I've recently ordered an electric car, and the guys installing the charger want me to get the MCB running to the garage CU swapped from the RCD-protected side of the house CU to the unprotected side. Is this as simple as flipping the meter isolator and swapping the neutral wire...
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    Funky voltage fluctuation problem with electric shower

    Sorry guys, turns out I had the multimeter set to DC voltage and not AC. The shower is seeing 230V so I'm guessing the heating elements or electronics are at fault on that end. Feel pretty stupid right about now! :oops:
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    Funky voltage fluctuation problem with electric shower

    Alright chaps! Been having some weird problems with my electric shower, just stopped giving hot water one day: The neon on the isolator switch was kind of fritzy flickering on and off so I replaced the switch with a brand new one but still no hot water (although the neon on the switch is lit...
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