PaddyW
New member
I had a new consumer unit installed when my kitchen was replaced about 2 years ago and I have had a RCD problem ever since on the upstairs circuit. I have been told that upgrading to RCDs has meant greater sensitivity and this may be picking up an old wiring problem.
When we try to use the vacuum cleaner upstairs the RCD trips. This happens every time. Occasionally this has also happened when a hairdryer was used but this is not all the time. Everything works fine downstairs and in the kitchen etc. The circuit that trips only has sidelights, computer, printer etc. plugged in – nothing heavy usage. We worked round the problem by using the vacuum cleaner upstairs with an extension lead from downstairs.
The problem has now escalated and is getting harder to cope with. Yesterday the RCD tripped when someone used the shower. This is the first time this has happened. The shower is wired separately on a different circuit and continued to work. Since yesterday the RCD trips every time someone uses the shower.
I would be grateful for any advice on things that I can check before I have to call in the professionals.
Many thanks
PaddyW
When we try to use the vacuum cleaner upstairs the RCD trips. This happens every time. Occasionally this has also happened when a hairdryer was used but this is not all the time. Everything works fine downstairs and in the kitchen etc. The circuit that trips only has sidelights, computer, printer etc. plugged in – nothing heavy usage. We worked round the problem by using the vacuum cleaner upstairs with an extension lead from downstairs.
The problem has now escalated and is getting harder to cope with. Yesterday the RCD tripped when someone used the shower. This is the first time this has happened. The shower is wired separately on a different circuit and continued to work. Since yesterday the RCD trips every time someone uses the shower.
I would be grateful for any advice on things that I can check before I have to call in the professionals.
Many thanks
PaddyW