So we have a low mounted double socket (with switches) in our kitchen for appliances, which runs via a worktop height fused spur. We only have the tumble dryer plugged in to this.
I've just discovered that if I turn the switch off of the left socket, then turn it back on, it trips the RCD, regardless of whether the TD is on or off. The right side doesn't seem to do this. However if the TD is plugged and the switch is on, like now, after I'd reset the RCD it's fine.
I should add the main RCD went off, not an individual one!
Is this just a faulty switch or something more sinister?
Was thinking of just changing it over to a switchless socket!
Thanks
I've just discovered that if I turn the switch off of the left socket, then turn it back on, it trips the RCD, regardless of whether the TD is on or off. The right side doesn't seem to do this. However if the TD is plugged and the switch is on, like now, after I'd reset the RCD it's fine.
I should add the main RCD went off, not an individual one!
Is this just a faulty switch or something more sinister?
Was thinking of just changing it over to a switchless socket!
Thanks