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Hi, just looking for a bit of help with a problem I have. I’ve done a bit of wiring to my apartment as we built an extension. The RCD (earth fault protection) is tripping when trying to use the sockets. The work isn’t finished and I just need power in one socket so the builders can use it.

When trying to solve this I’ve disconnected most of the other circuits and left it in a state that only one socket circuit is in use as that’s all that’s needed for now. But now it’s not working at all. This is how it’s been wired. All I’m showing is the main fuse, rcd, and mcb..
(all that’s still connected is the lighting circuits if needed I’ll disconnect them fully as well just really need this sorted ASAP)

Thanks in advance for any help.
 

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What test equipment do you have as I suspect you may need professional help to solve this problem
What test equipment do you have as I suspect you may need professional help to solve this problem
The installation isn’t finished, I’m just looking to get one socket powered up at the moment. There will be a professional coming in at the end to do the testing with me. Is the wiring diagram correct do you know?
 
Hi, just looking for a bit of help with a problem I have. I’ve done a bit of wiring to my apartment as we built an extension. The RCD (earth fault protection) is tripping when trying to use the sockets. The work isn’t finished and I just need power in one socket so the builders can use it.

When trying to solve this I’ve disconnected most of the other circuits and left it in a state that only one socket circuit is in use as that’s all that’s needed for now. But now it’s not working at all. This is how it’s been wired. All I’m showing is the main fuse, rcd, and mcb..
(all that’s still connected is the lighting circuits if needed I’ll disconnect them fully as well just really need this sorted ASAP)

Thanks in advance for any help.
Is this a dual RCD consumer unit? If so, do have the neutral for the 'socket circuit' in the correct neutral bar?

Edit: beaten to it by telectrix
 
The installation isn’t finished, I’m just looking to get one socket powered up at the moment. There will be a professional coming in at the end to do the testing with me. Is the wiring diagram correct do you know?

Given the fact you're in Ireland, I'm amazed your REC didn't insist on setting up the temporary supply. Isn't it an offence for anyone else to carry out this sort of work?

I could be wrong and perhaps @LastManOnline or @Risteard could clarify this point.
 
The installation isn’t finished, I’m just looking to get one socket powered up at the moment. There will be a professional coming in at the end to do the testing with me. Is the wiring diagram correct do you know?
No Matter...... a 'professional' should be involved before use. It needs dead testing and live testing before use. It's a builders supply and should be installed as such, and tested fully.
Seems to me the rcd is doing it's job.
What if a building worker were to end up hurt?
 
Is this a dual RCD consumer unit? If so, do have the neutral for the 'socket circuit' in the correct neutral bar?

Edit: beaten to it by telectrix
Yes. I suspected this to be the problem at the start, but when I was disconnecting some of the other circuits I did a continuity check to make sure the neutral was on the right N bar
 
No Matter...... a 'professional' should be involved before use. It needs dead testing and live testing before use. It's a builders supply and should be installed as such, and tested fully.
Seems to me the rcd is doing it's job.
What if a building worker were to end up hurt?
Very true. Thanks 🙏
 

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