Just had a brand new 16th Edition board put in. When it first went in the RCD test button didn't work which was odd.
I have...
Upstairs lights.
Downstairs lights.
Smoke detectors.
Kitchen ring.
Upstairs ring.
Downstairs ring.
Now we have tested each one (example downstairs lights) and the first light goes on ok, then subsequent lights trip the rcd. If all lights are off and then say the kitchen lights go on that trips it as well. Also, I can turn off the kitchen lights, reset the RCD and turn the kitchen on again and it doesn't trip the RCD.
The same is for all rings in the house. I presume it is unlikely that all rings have the same wiring problem (neutral/earth etc), am I right in thinking it is a faulty RCD and all I need to do is swap it out?
Could there be any other reasons?
Help me DIY'ers, you're my only hope...
I have...
Upstairs lights.
Downstairs lights.
Smoke detectors.
Kitchen ring.
Upstairs ring.
Downstairs ring.
Now we have tested each one (example downstairs lights) and the first light goes on ok, then subsequent lights trip the rcd. If all lights are off and then say the kitchen lights go on that trips it as well. Also, I can turn off the kitchen lights, reset the RCD and turn the kitchen on again and it doesn't trip the RCD.
The same is for all rings in the house. I presume it is unlikely that all rings have the same wiring problem (neutral/earth etc), am I right in thinking it is a faulty RCD and all I need to do is swap it out?
Could there be any other reasons?
Help me DIY'ers, you're my only hope...