Hob Issues - RCD keeps tripping.

Captainmatt29 · Sep 25, 2018

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 · Sep 25, 2018

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 · Sep 25, 2018

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 · Sep 25, 2018

possible the element has a fault .

telectrix · Sep 25, 2018

westward10 said:
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 · Sep 25, 2018

Captainmatt29 said:
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 · Sep 25, 2018

Murdoch said:
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 · Sep 25, 2018

Captainmatt29 said:
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 · Sep 25, 2018

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 · Sep 25, 2018

westward10 said:
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 · Sep 25, 2018

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