Infrared heater tripping RCD on high setting

[Newtsy]

I’ve just installed an infrared heater for my conservatory. It’s plugged into a socket. The heater is happily running on the second heat setting (1600W) but when I turn it up to the high setting (2400W) after a while it trips the breaker.
Any suggestions on how to solve this please?

 

[bill01803]

Take it back, probably the second element low IR

 

[Rpa07]

MCB or RCD even though you put RCD in the title.
Questioning overcurrent so tell us characteristics of the circuit.

 

[shaun1]

Can you post a picture of the breaker that trips? What else is supplied from the same breaker?

 

[Newtsy]

Thanks for the swift replies and suggestions. I may have solved it though. Just had a quick look at my ‘handywork’ and the cable from the unit was pressed against a hot surface (guess that’s not ideal). I’ve re-routed the cable and so far touch wood it’s fine.

 

[shaun1]

What you have described definitely isnt a good idea but unlikely to cause the problem you described unless it has actually damaged the cable. Are there any signs of thermal damage?