RCD tripped
Hi All, my RCD just tripped in my consumer unit. I turned off my Circuit breakers and reset the RCD, which stayed set. I started resetting the CB's until I got to the kitchen sockets CB which tripped the RCD again. So it's a problem with the kitchen socket circuit. I unplugged EVERYTHING in the kitchen and the RCD still trips when I turn the kitchen socket circuit breaker on.
What else could it probably be?
Thanks in advance
Bruce
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Midlands home maintenance
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Sounds to me like theres a fault with an appliance which cannot be switched off, either that or a loose cable could be the problem
15th May 2018
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Ub services ltd
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You could just have a loose connection in one the sockets.
4th Dec 2017
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Weaves Interiors & Outdoors
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If you haven't identified which appliance may have contributed to the RCD tripping I would advise you call an electrician to carry out appropriate tests required.
5th Dec 2017
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A&R Response
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Hi Bruce ,
Could be boiler,washing machine,fridge,dishwasher extractor fan
Could be boiler,washing machine,fridge,dishwasher extractor fan
6th Mar 2018
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CM Prestige Heating & Plumbing Ltd
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Check the wiring in the plugs also you may find mice chewing your cable or rats if they are underneath the floor board's.
13th Dec 2017
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HEMS
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Try disconnecting all your kitchen appliances and reset breaker, then plug each item until trip
13th Dec 2017
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Story Electrical
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It could well be earth leakage from a kettle, dishwasher or washing machine if still plugged in
23rd Jan 2018
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A.R.D builders london ltd
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Hi you need to change your rcd,
31st Dec 2017
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ASG Electrical solutions Ltd.
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If the rcd is still tripping with everything unplugged its suggests a fault on the circuit, which will require and electrician.
21st Mar 2018
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Docs property solutions
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Have you isolated cooker, cooker hood (normally missed) etc also the garage or something like that isn't supplied from the kitchen is it? It shouldn't be but you never know there are some dodgy types about. Good luck
7th Mar 2018
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Andrew
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Hi, you have to find the problem point on kitchen circuit. May be somewhere the neutral and the earth is tuch, or your some socket is break and fault.
14th Apr 2018
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Theos Electrical
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It could be rats or mice but that would need looking at its an earth fault. The earth cable is touching wither the live cable or neutral. You need an electrician. I can do that job for you. You can call me on 0741541046. My name is Jordan.
23rd Jan 2018
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Wolex Electricals Ltd
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You have carried out all the correct and necessary steps to identify the problem. This proves you might have an issue with the kitchen wiring which can be checked and tested by an electrician. I will suggest you put all the rest of the circuits back on with the exception of the kitchen circuit for the time being until the problem is resolved.
23rd Aug 2018
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R1 Electrical Services
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You do have a fault but it could also be a faulty rcd. It would need to be ramped tested to double check
14th Dec 2018
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Neutral to earth fault cable has come loose behind a socket and touching the earth or backbox
31st Dec 2018
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Pipe Dreams Services Ltd
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Usually when this happens its something like a Kettle, Toaster, Microwave that causes it to trip out. If you cannot find fault then suggest you call an electrician
30th Mar 2019
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You may possibly have either a fault on a cable in that circuit, a faulty socket front or something as simple as a wire caught on a screw in a box
6th Mar 2019
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PSH Electrical
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It could be a burnt out socket connection or maybe damp
6th Nov 2019
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Exceptional Spaces
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Hi Bruce, its a real pain trying to locate these problems im afraid, the simplest thing to do is check any outdoor sockets and lights that might have been added to the circuit as they are prone to filling with water. After that im afraid it needs a proper inspection as it would mean taking off socket fronts and checking cables for damage , which is electrician territory.
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D&L Electrical
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Hi Bruce,
By the sounds of this its seem the wiring on the circuit may be faulty.
D&L Electrical
By the sounds of this its seem the wiring on the circuit may be faulty.
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2nd Jul 2020
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AJM ELECTRICAL SERVICES BIRMINGHAM
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when testing remember to actually remove the plug as there will still be a connection to earth.
My advice is you tried the safe cost effective method now is time to get professional help
My advice is you tried the safe cost effective method now is time to get professional help
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GC electrical
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Have you unplugged hob/ oven, fridge washing machine all low level appliances
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