rcd problem

[bluecallum]

Hi any answers on why is my washing machine on upstairs ring main causing tripping of rcd,so I then ran a extension lead and run washing machine from downstairs ring and have no problems?

 

[Andy78]

Hi any answers on why is my washing machine on upstairs ring main causing tripping of rcd,so I then ran a extension lead and run washing machine from downstairs ring and have no problems?

Have you done any testing of the upstairs circuit ?

 

[bluecallum]

Nothing done yet,any possibilties

 

[Andy78]

Nothing done yet,any possibilties

Lots of possibilities. Probably quicker to get the tester out than me speculate on what it could be though.

 

[Simonslimline]

Is the downstairs RFC also protected by an RCD?

Accumulative leakage is a possibility, best to get the tester out as has already been mentioned above.

 

[bluecallum]

Downstairs is also on a rcd

 

[Simonslimline]

Downstairs is also on a rcd

Do you have test equipment?

 

[Hellmooth]

How long is a piece of string?

 

[assegayer]

i would suggest unplugging all other appliances from the rfc thats tripping then plug in the washing machine and see if it still trips..if it doesnt it means simon is right and its accumulative leakage.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Using the extension lead, try plugging the washing machine into another socket on the upstairs ring.

 

[telectrix]

Resite machine downstairs..... Simplesss.

 

[Deleted member 9648]

Hi any answers on why is my washing machine on upstairs ring main causing tripping of rcd,so I then ran a extension lead and run washing machine from downstairs ring and have no problems?

Possible that there is a N-E fault on the upstairs ring and a load current (the washing machine) is partly returning via the earth rather than neutral. Try plugging a different heavy load (heater/kettle etc)into the upstairs circuit and see if the RCD trips which would support that possibility.
These kind of things need proper testing though,there's endless possibilities.