Pond pump still tripping rcd

[peteelecs]

Pond pump is still tripping RCD which means I loose all power to socket outlets upstairs downstairs and kitchen (with freezer in it).Why doesnt mcb trip instead and what could be causing RCD to trip.Any advice would really be appreciated.

 

[telectrix]

or a possible poor connection on the fuse/fuse carrier, causing a bit of arcing. only time will tell if that has solved the problem.

 

[Paul.M]

Place your bets please.

2/1 it will trip again within the next 48 hours.

5/1 its the pump on its way out.

9/2 its an accumulated earth leakage

10/1 all of the above.

Place your bets now .

 

[Antman]

New bet:

It will trip again in the night leaving the fish to swim around in thier own mess and all die 5/1 ?

Any takers

 

[Paul.M]

The fish will be fine, its the defrosted food that the home owner will kick off about.

 

[Antman]

The fish will be fine, its the defrosted food that the home owner will kick off about.

Take it it's not a Koi pond then?

 

[Paul.M]

There's been no mention of fish? Oh maybe they have got an electric eel that's tripping the rcd? Ok I'm getting silly again, I bet its the motor.

 

[telectrix]

7-1 it's the frog in the impeller. he's probably croaked by now.