RCD keeps tripping out after socket getting wet

scousedave

Hello. I need your help please.
This morning I unfortunately got an electrical socket wet when I was soaking wallpaper in order to strip off the walls.
Since then my rcd keeos tripping out and was wondering if it is just the case of akkoing time for things to dry out prooerly?
Thank you

molerat

Probably, just leave it to dry or take it off and dry over a radiator.

maninthestreet

'akkoing' ????

Gordon_Hose

maninthestreet wrote: »

'akkoing' ????

"Taking", at a guess.

Seronera

If you can take the cover off the socket safely to allow more air to circulate it will probably dry out of its own accord. Just leaving it will keep moisture trapped and may take longer, but it should dry out. Keep the room warmish and have a bit of ventilation too to get rid of the water vapour. Some people resort to hair dryers, but take care. Do all this with the circuit OFF at the RCD.

tonyh66

like to see them dry it with a hairdryer when the RCD keeps tripping

Marktheshark

Dont touch it if Its wet without all the power off in all the house .

Seronera

tonyh66 wrote: »

like to see them dry it with a hairdryer when the RCD keeps tripping

I'l show you if you like. Its called using the other circuit with the tripping circuit disconnected and an extension lead.

Give me strength. If you have worked as a plumber for more than five minutes you get to know these tricks that display ones high intellect and ability..;):D