Hob Issues - RCD keeps tripping.

[Captainmatt29]

We’ve just moved in to our new flat and the hob keeps tripping the RCD.

I’ve checked the cabling behind the oven and can see the following.

Oven is connected to a plug socket, this runs to a blanking plate that has the hob wired into it and then it runs on to a counter top red switch and plug that connected the entire hob/oven to the fuse box.

Any ideas why it’s blowing ? I can’t see any issues and it’s worked prior to us moving in so guessing could be damp ??? If that’s the case how do I check the internals for issues.

 

[westward10]

That is a seriously poor job I would recommend getting an electrician in to reinstal that who can then look at the tripping issue.

 

[Wilko]

Hi - the tripping indicates a fault and so it's not wise to keep "poking the bear". The actual fault could be in the appliances or the (rubbish) cabling. Has the oven been recently cleaned?

 

[buzzlightyear]

possible the element has a fault .

 

[telectrix]

That is a seriously poor job I would recommend getting an electrician in to reinstal that who can then look at the tripping issue.

same as what he says. get a local spark on the job.

 

[Octopus]

I can’t see any issues and it’s worked prior to us moving in so guessing could be damp ??? If that’s the case how do I check the internals for issues.

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How can you make this statement? Surely this is guess work on your part

 

[Captainmatt29]

How can you make this statement? Surely this is guess work on your part

What I mean is that I see no crossed cabling, incorrectly connected earths etc.

 

[Octopus]

What I mean is that I see no crossed cabling, incorrectly connected earths etc.

Without test kit and experience to use it you can't do much more yourself

 

[westward10]

First thing you need to do is get that appalling connection sorted, that cable is not fixed nor clamped from that connection plate. It could be a serious incident waiting to happen.

 

[Toneyz]

First thing you need to do is get that appalling connection sorted, that cable is not fixed nor clamped from that connection plate. It could be a serious incident waiting to happen.

That's what is probably causing the fault.

 

[markc123]

I know it’s behind the worktop and out of sight but there should be never any excuse to not get the socket and connection plate in-line & straight. This however is just a small niggle compared to that joke of a connection.

Whoever has done this is a complete Cockburn.

Get it checked by a local spark bro