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To all that assisted me in my RCD problem It is now cured This morning aroung 6.30am the RCD tripped so I tried initially switching it back on ( Did not workk ) So I switched all the MCB's of then switched the RCD on ( It switched on ) then i switched each MCB on and one of them tripped...

the RCD has not tripped now for a couple of days, we have noticed today that the Microwave is not plugged in so will try this. I have put the 30ma trip on every plud without anything tripping it, so it seems that we have to wait for it to trip again. Have tried a 100w light bulb wired L and E...

Just to let you know what I have found 1. With everything switched off the RCD does not trip 2. With the outbuildings isolated the RCD still tripped 3. With only the two freezers and the fridge on RCD does not trip 4. With upsatirs and downstairs lights + standby tv/dvd/video/sky but no...

Well we turned everything off and the RCD did not trip so we are now isolating parts of the house and trying to see if this is the problem. I will inform you all of the result when I find it. I must say you are a superb bunch of guys and we thank you for your guidence,patience and support...

I will post a picture tommorrow only my son has got the digital camera somewhere ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Diabolo, please use the "Reply" button not the "Quote" button - it will save space and make the thread easier to follow. Mod Rupert ++++++++++++++++++++++++

[/b] no it has a single large RCD switch on the right hand the 100ma trip then 5 mcb's from the left of the RCD going left b32's then b16 then b6 and one empty slot. it is about the same size as you MEM box ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Diabolo, please use the "Reply" button not the...

+++ big quote removed - Mod Rupert +++++ Hi the info you want I hope is as follows:- The RCD says 80A load / 100ma trip / Cat wem 30/2 the box is a Wem 602 The mcb's are 3 x 32 / 1 x 16 / 1 x 6 hope this helps A very gratefull Paul +++ big quote removed - Mod Rupert +++++...

+++ big quote removed - Mod Rupert +++++ Hi the info you want I hope is as follows:- The RCD says 80A load / 100ma trip / Cat wem 30/2 the box is a Wem 602 The mcb's are 3 x 32 / 1 x 16 / 1 x 6 hope this helps A very gratefull Paul +++ big quote removed - Mod Rupert +++++

The RCD is marked at 100ma I will unplug everything I can apart from the two freezers and fridge (obvious ) what I still dont understand is why it never trips in the daytime. I have ruled out condensation as I fitted a DP for all the outside power sources. At night we have the following still...

We isolated the outbuildings last night. and at 1.15am the RCD tripped with only 2 60w lights and a tv on standby, sky box on standby and dvd on standby. when I tried to reset it it would not reset, after 60 seconds it reset and has not tripped so far. !! Should I change thr RCD anyhow !!!

thanks for this but I dont have underfloor heating just a normal gas boiler Paul

Chaps I have now installed a DP to isolate the outbuilding and will switch this off tonight to see if the outbuilding is the problem. Your suggestions have been very helpfull and I have learnt a lot. Will keep you posted tommorrow Very best regards Paul

street lamps are still on when the mains trips we did catch a mouse last week we have a large outbuilding and I will check for condensation as it has been damp and rainy most evenings Paul * Can someone explain why the main switch trips and not the individual circuit breakers!!!!!!

Thankyou again for your help We do noy have a water treatment unit the power tripped at 3.20am this morning and the street lights were still on We did catch a mouse last week in one of our traps !!! We do have an outbuilding and the temperature does fluctuate, I will investigate this...

Thanks for helping We tried today to make it trip washing machine,tumble drier,dishwasher,cooker all rings and oven, all the lights and fans to no avail, it would not trip!!!! confused PAUL

The Gas Boiler is a BAXI Solo 2 40 PF last serviced on 20/07/3006

Thanks for the reply here are the answers you required main switch is an RCD the gas boiler runs on a timer we live in a house no heavy indusry nearby

Hello everyone from last week every morning around 3am to 6am my switchboard main switch trips. The mcb's for all the circuits never trip only the main switch for the box trips. If i try and switch it back on it usually retrips within 2 mins.I have tried switching things on and off around the...