Kitchen tap keeps tripping RCD

[Jollymol]

Is this one of those Quooker(?) style taps that heat the water instantly?
I think some posters may be under the impression it is a standard tap with some electrical device/outlet

So if you fill a bucket from another tap and empty it into the kitchen sink, without the water touching the kitchen tap, does the RCD trip. If so it is nothing to do with the tap and almost certainly a leak on the drain from the sink.

I have just tried this with several buckets from the downstairs loo and unfortunately it didn’t trip. So this is the tap then? Do I need a plumber or electrician? Thank you so much

 

[Jollymol]

Is the sink made of metal?
no it’s not metal

 

[Jollymol]

Is this one of those Quooker(?) style taps that heat the water instantly?
I think some posters may be under the impression it is a standard tap with some electrical device/outlet underneath.

 

[Jollymol]

Sorry for my lack of knowledge! But I’m assuming this is a standard and not instant hot?!

 

[pcaouolte]

Empty the cupboard and look/feel for water leaks on any/every pipe in the cupboard. Also try to get a photo of the underside of the tap behind the sink.

 

[Jollymol]

There is a small amount of water… what is this socket at the back?

 

[RandomGrinch]

what is this socket at the back?

It appears to be an old flex outlet plate:

It would not be ideal, if it was still live and being dripped on!

 

[ETAF]

are those 2 spigots on the drain sealed off ???

 

[Jollymol]

Hi, so sorry.. a single mum here! and no idea what a spigot is? Can I seal it myself if it’s not? Thank you

 

[JohnD]

The pic makes me think the tap might be splashing on the wall, or the base of the tap is not tightly sealed go the sink and water is leaking at the joint.

You can sometimes get "Essex" tap mounting washers that are very good, but it might just need tightening.

 

[Jollymol]

The pic makes me think the tap might be splashing on the wall, or the base of the tap is not tightly sealed go the sink and water is leaking at the joint.

You can sometimes get "Essex" tap mounting washers that are very good, but it might just need tightening.

Thank you, so defo a job for a plumber and not the electrican then?

 

[JohnD]

I think so. You need either a crows foot spanner, or 18" fingers.

 

[JohnD]

If it is the spigots, you can fix them yourself.

The corrugated fingers pointing up, are intended for pushing waste hoses, from a dishwasher and washing machine, onto. They may already have plastic sealing disks in. Stuff some kitchen roll into the ends. If it gets wet they are not sealed.

But test by running the tap with the plug in, then turn off the tap and pull out the plug, as well. To see if it is the tap, or the waste, leaking. Or both.

 

[RandomGrinch]

Thank you, so defo a job for a plumber and not the electrican then?

It's a little bit of both, in my opinion - but both tasks are DIY'able.

First you need to find where the leak is - turn the taps on as you would normally, look under the sink and see where any water comes from - as above, if drips aren't immediately visible, wrapping kitchen towel around the pipe joints can give you a clue.

Secondly, the old flex outlet could do with being checked. If it is badly corroded, an electrician may want to isolate it.
If it is ok, it could be covered with a blanking plate, and a little silicone around the edges wouldn't hurt.

 

[ericmark]

It seems there are two washing machine/dish washer out let connections, and some T2 trunking, could the water be getting into the T2 trunking which is directing it else where?