RCD tripping/re-setting?

[jacobball]

What are the reasons why a RCD (ie for en electric shower, etc) would trip/cut out? and if so, are they easily re-settable manually??

Thanks for any help

 

[sparkyspike]

They are easily resettable - instructions should be on or near the RCD. Either push the RCD switch back up, or, on some makes such as MEM, push down fully to reset then push up. Some units require all of the mcbs to be turned off before you can reset the RCD.

Reasons for tripping? Faulty shower (e.g. water in the electrics), earth fault on the circuit, overload, over-sensitive RCD. If the symptom persists or the RCD won't reset, then call an electrician.

 

[Taylortwocities]

An RCD will trip if there is a fault between either live and neutral and earth. they can be reset by just pushing up the operating lever.

The reasons for the tripping are varied and many (try using the search facility for "RCD tripping" for some clues) but if it keeps tripping then you have a persistent fault that needs investigation by someone with the proper test gear.

It is also possible that the RCD is faulty - this also needs investigation by someone with the proper test gear.

Edit: Curse you SS!!!

 

[sparkyspike]

Sorry TT,

I should be painting the kitchen ceiling now anyway, so I'll leave you alone...

 

[Taylortwocities]

Sorry TT,

I should be painting the kitchen ceiling now anyway, so I'll leave you alone...

They've gone out,..... I am supposed to be re-sealing round the bath and stashing stuff in the loft!!