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I for one, would like to see which RCD is tripping.
That’s a 16th configuration unless it’s been changed, so only the sockets covered by the rcd
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I for one, would like to see which RCD is tripping.
4 electrical checks - 3 by BG, last one by PH Jones.This is a situation crying out for more in-depth testing,including data logging,etc.
I hold minimal faith,in BG being capable of delivering this...
Yup, the weaker the signal the more power the send out trying to get good comms with the local mast.As far as I know, mobile modems vary their signal strength based on the strength of the signal they receive, so if the signal is weak, they'll increase their output accordingly.
Even if there is a neutral-earth fault downstream, there would still be no leak as long as there is no potential difference between earth and neutral.
4 electrical checks - 3 by BG, last one by PH Jones.
What exactly regarding in depth checks are needed, so I can request these be made.
I feel responsible for tenant, as not fair they are living with RCD tripping constantly, and who knows how long Energy Ombudsman get to resolution, 8 weeks, after xmas!
i think that on demand test is what's causing the problem.Also, RCD trips when E.org do On Demand test from their end
Also, RCD trips when E.org do On Demand test from their end
Probably not the kind of advice I should be posting on the publicly viewable forum but I'd either relocate the meter a greater distance from the CU or I'd wrap the CU in thick tin foil with a bonding wire attached to it and see if the nuisance tripping stops. Obviously isolate, and do a risk assessment first etc.
Smart meters can have fairly powerful WAN transmitters and even GSM transmitters which could cause issues with RCD's if in very close proximity.
@WilkoHi - From afar I guess we can never solve this, but there are couple more things for an Electrician to look at in my view. Did the BG Electrician actually personally observe the remote test and the tripping RCD? I would be seeking cooperation from the meter company with some more testing. Something like : Standing at the box with main switch, RCD and all circuits on, have the remote test done and observe the RCD trip. Reset RCD and turn all MCBs off and repeat the remote test and observe any trip. Safely remove the outgoing N from the RCD (still leaving all MCBs off) and repeat the remote test and observe any trip.
Of course. It’s only the sockets (to the left of the RCD) that are protected by the RCD.Also, tenant tells me today, that when trip happens - Plug circuit all off, But Light circuit stay on (lights work).
Ines Spires: Some thoughts:
1. Box in the area beneath the consumer unit and place some security seals so that it is obvious if anyone has attempted access.
2. Demand from the energy supplier confirmation that the anti-tamper features of the Secure Liberty 100 are working correctly and that the meter is not suffering from spurious tamper alerts. Are they receiving tamper alerts? Ask them what happens if a single tamper alert is reported to them; does it simply log the alert or is the supply shut off briefly and then restored. If there is a series of tamper alerts what happens?
3. Real tamper alerts are covered by (1) above.
Monday morning brilliance !!!... If there is a problem with cellular reception and the meter is inside a metal box then it could be the tenants have paid for a top up but the meter only receives it when the enclosure door is opened to reset the trip.
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