Rcd trip problem? Or meter?

[Markj]

hiya, hope someone can help.

having just bought a 2nd hand tester am beginning to wonder if i was ripped off.

everytime i plug my Megger RCDT320 tester in it automatically trips the RCD. This even happens when the RCD tester is turned off.


any suggestions?

 

[acat]

If you have a split board try it on another RCD.


Chris

 

[Markj]

thanks

already tried on both downstairs and upstairs ring finals. same thing happening.

 

[eskimo39]

Have you tried just plugging in the lead when it is not connected to the meter?? Hopefully if there is a fault it will be with the lead which should be far cheaper to resolve.

 

[Markj]

Thanks.

will give that a try tomorrow but knowing my luck it will be the meter

 

[eskimo39]

If it is the meter, give Megger a call on 01304 50210, I had a faulty 1553 last year that was out of warranty but they told me to send it for calibration and they would give me a quote for repair. However they fixed it at no extra charge.

Let us know how you get on!

 

[Smugley]

Remember you should have a 3 yr warranty on that device so unless you know it's older than that check the serial number which includes a date stamp of manufacture. I believe Megger will honour the warranty evn if you bought it second hand, though I haven't confirmed this.

 

[Markj]

thanks mate, but i have a feeling its older than 3 years. but looks like i will have to send it away to be looked at.