RCD tripped and will not stay up

cherry76

Any advice pl before calling electrician on Monday. I cannot switch it back it will not stay up. Thanks

elsien

Work out which circuit/plug is tripping it and unplug whichever appliance is causing the problem.
Turn all the circuit switches off which should allow you to turn the main back on. Then turn them back on one st a time to see which is tripping the main switch. Then identify what's in that circuit, unplug everything, and again plug back in one at a time.
Last time it happened to me, it was the tumble dryer. And it wasn't even running st the time.

EachPenny

elsien wrote: »

Work out which circuit/plug is tripping it and unplug whichever appliance is causing the problem.
Turn all the circuit switches off which should allow you to turn the main back on. Then turn them back on one st a time to see which is tripping the main switch. Then identify what's in that circuit, unplug everything, and again plug back in one at a time.
Last time it happened to me, it was the tumble dryer. And it wasn't even running st the time.

OP If you have an immersion heater or electric kettle, try those first.... it might save you a bit of time.

In case it isn't clear, the reason you cannot get the RCD switch to stay up is probably because the fault that 'tripped' it is still there. The process elsien describes is necessary to work out where that fault is and isolate it.

The other thing I'd do before anything else is to switch off and unplug any sensitive electrical equipment like computers and TV's. These don't appreciate having the power turned on and off frequently/rapidly, so best to protect them by disconnection.

Risteard

elsien wrote: »

Work out which circuit/plug is tripping it and unplug whichever appliance is causing the problem.
Turn all the circuit switches off which should allow you to turn the main back on. Then turn them back on one st a time to see which is tripping the main switch. Then identify what's in that circuit, unplug everything, and again plug back in one at a time.
Last time it happened to me, it was the tumble dryer. And it wasn't even running st the time.

That absolutely won't work with a neutral/Earth fault. An Electrician is required.

baldelectrician

Physically unplug all items and try and reset it.


Other things to note
UNPLUG - do not just switch off at the switch on the plug
Any outside lights with water in them?
Any leaks?

getmore4less

What we're you doing when it tripped.

Much of the time trips happen turning things on off or in use.

Heedtheadvice

OTT this time Risteard about calling a electrician first off? But totally correct of course about the Neutral/Earth fault!!


Isolating and finding the faulty item can be very useful, maybe the rest of the circuit and whatever it powers can be maintained.




As Baldy says by unplugging all appliances, then see if the RCD stays 'up'. If not do call the electrician!

If one appliance causes the trip, that is should remain unplugged till it can be electrical!y texted and fixed/replaced.


I would add other appliances with heating elements can be similarly frequent!y

problematic such as our breadmaker!

cherry76

Thanks for all your good advice. It has now been reset.

photome

cherry76 wrote: »

Thanks for all your good advice. It has now been reset.

what was it, it may help others in the future