Earth strap combi boiler / will this stop distribution TRIPs

[kpatel27]

I am having problem with my supply distributor TRIPS on power (sockets only)
there is NO EARTH bonding on combi boiler - pipes i.e water and gas.
the big problem is if we are out and this happens all food in freeze/ freezer goes bad.

can some body help me what to do

yesterday it TRIPPED down nearly 8 to 10 times . i am worrying what shell I do.

please send with diagram, i will be appreciate.

K Patel

 

[slup]

Hi

You need to post in the electrical forum, not the plumbing one. I can't see how it can be a problem with your boiler bonding though.

Steve

 

[bengasman]

if your rcd keeps tripping, you need a sparky and pronto.
do not fiddle with diy earthing and/or bonding as this can lead to a really seriously dangerous situation.

 

[kpatel27]

Hi Steve
Thank you
British Gas engineer said to me,
"because of there is no earth Strap clamped to copper pipes fitted to the BOILER and this Earth Strap clamp Not connected to main earth point at main fuse box"

Because of this supply tripes down and stop electric supply.
Do you think this is correct.

Electric supply to boiler is earth within THREE CORE CABLE 2.5MM diameter.

please let me know on reply of this e mail.
Kind regards
K Patel

 

[gas4you]

BG is way out.

If RCD is tripping there is a fault to earth from live or neutral. This fault would still be there if the pipes were earthed.

RCD trips on an imbalance in the current in the live and neutral.

Could be the fan or the pump as obvious starting points if it only trips when the boiler is going.

 

[Softus]

I am having problem with my supply distributor TRIPS on power (sockets only)

RCD, or MCB, or RCBO?

can some body help me what to do

Tell is what's tripping.

If you don't know, then post a photo of the switch that you have to reset.

please send with diagram, i will be appreciate.

Huh?