New shed circuit tripping RCD at house consumer unit

[Octopus]

Its deffo an rcd fault then. As i cannot believe every circuit has a fault.

Why didn't you test the RCD?

 

[Pauldicker]

Why didn't you test the RCD?

Because i was passing and they were leaving to go on holiday so i had a quick look.

 

[Octopus]

Because i was passing and they were leaving to go on holiday so i had a quick look.

But you had time to disconnect all the circuits???????????

 

[Pauldicker]

But you had time to disconnect all the circuits???????????

Yes i was disconnecting the pond side for the workman and he told me so i had a quick look i didnt my mft with me.

 

[Pete999]

I think the op just needs to get his tester out and give us some readings
trip times on both rcds?

Don't need 2 RCDs not unless the shed feed is from a non RCD side of the CU, in this case it looks very doubtful that it is, as the house RCD is tripping

 

[Pete999]

I think the op just needs to get his tester out and give us some readings
trip times on both rcds?

Don't think the OP is a Sparky

 

[Octopus]

Don't need 2 RCDs not unless the shed feed is from a non RCD side of the CU, in this case it looks very doubtful that it is, as the house RCD is tripping

Pete - this thread has 2 completely different issues in it!

 

[Pauldicker]

Don't need 2 RCDs not unless the shed feed is from a non RCD side of the CU, in this case it looks very doubtful that it is, as the house RCD is tripping

Its not on the house rcd.

 

[Pauldicker]

Don't need 2 RCDs not unless the shed feed is from a non RCD side of the CU, in this case it looks very doubtful that it is, as the house RCD is tripping

Its not on the house rcd.

Don't think the OP is a Sparky

Like you were once im new and fault finding is a learn as you go. unless your a microwave electrician

 

[Octopus]

Paul D - best you start a "clean" thread when you want people to help you, not add to an existing "old" one as it gets VERY confusing...

 

[Pauldicker]

Paul D - best you start a "clean" thread when you want people to help you, not add to an existing "old" one as it gets VERY confusing...

Point taken.

 

[static zap]

..... if i were the OP id take it to the plumbers forum.....

Test for water ?
(IR test )

(No wet hands inside a 2kV microwave..)

 

[Rpa07]

I enjoyed that - especially @Pete999 turning up half way through. Best revived thread ever!

 

[static zap]

EDIT : Old thread alert.

Never mind a "thanks button" We need red highlighter down the edge
.. or a button for Batman ..