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Outside Lights trip RCD

thank you both , this actually seems like it could be the answer as the soffit is aluminium itself and forms part of the metal roof structure ... perhaps somewhere somehow this is the problem ? thanks
- McLaren
- Post #12
- Nov 13, 2019
- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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Outside Lights trip RCD

That’s good thinking , cable was run direct and the only bit of work since has been air con unit screwed back on wall however not really where cable was run . Would a Nick in live conductor but not crossing to cpc or neutral have the potential to create enough of an inbalance to trip the RCD...
- McLaren
- Post #8
- Nov 13, 2019
- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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Outside Lights trip RCD

Thanks for replies. I have tested cable from fuse board to switch ( Insulation resistance and r1 + r2, r1 + rn) and is all perfect and then from switch to first lighting point in Wagos and tests perfect however the rcd will stay on with just the feed cable live but as soon as switch live cable...
- McLaren
- Post #6
- Nov 13, 2019
- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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Outside Lights trip RCD

Hi All, I was wondering if anyone could help me with a recent problem I’ve had on a job. About 5 months ago I installed about 5 outdoor soffit lights from switch inside. All worked perfectly and customer was happy. I’ve recently been called back to the job as the outdoor lights have been...
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- Nov 12, 2019
- lights outside outside light rcd rcd tripping trip
- Replies: 12
- Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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