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<blockquote data-quote="Apache" data-source="post: 552322" data-attributes="member: 828"><p>It's not uncommon to have an RCD trip when cutting cable on a properly isolated circuit on a split load board from N-E bridging. If neutral in earth terminal, as soon as faceplate screws placed then current flows from N-E or N-general fabric of the building and can cause the rcd to trip? This is despite the circuit being properly isolated.</p><p></p><p>To the OP - if your husband is going to do such things, then a socket tester is a small but worthwhile investment. Helps to show the circuit is off and safe, shows (most) wiring faults. Good to have in any DIY toolkit. </p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.co.uk/Reenwee-Receptacle-Analyzer-Electricity-Indications/dp/B091TM5TD1/ref=sxts_b2b_sx_reorder_acb_customer?content-id=amzn1.sym.e5b2eef0-5ac6-4452-a455-3ac580647cad%3Aamzn1.sym.e5b2eef0-5ac6-4452-a455-3ac580647cad&crid=32UYJUXWF0V9V&cv_ct_cx=socket%2Btester&keywords=socket%2Btester&pd_rd_i=B091TM5TD1&pd_rd_r=7cbced64-6579-49b5-b767-0bdc51b0fda2&pd_rd_w=y2wEX&pd_rd_wg=Erq6z&pf_rd_p=e5b2eef0-5ac6-4452-a455-3ac580647cad&pf_rd_r=0RT92PMHEYMSDX4VYGX9&qid=1700432270&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=socket%2Btes%2Caps%2C101&sr=1-2-c8a51df4-6015-4603-b82a-8c2c24cf7e97&th=1[/URL]</p><p></p><p>cheaper ones exist if you google "socket tester'. Available in Screwfix, Toolstation, B&Q etc</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Apache, post: 552322, member: 828"] It's not uncommon to have an RCD trip when cutting cable on a properly isolated circuit on a split load board from N-E bridging. If neutral in earth terminal, as soon as faceplate screws placed then current flows from N-E or N-general fabric of the building and can cause the rcd to trip? This is despite the circuit being properly isolated. To the OP - if your husband is going to do such things, then a socket tester is a small but worthwhile investment. Helps to show the circuit is off and safe, shows (most) wiring faults. Good to have in any DIY toolkit. [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.co.uk/Reenwee-Receptacle-Analyzer-Electricity-Indications/dp/B091TM5TD1/ref=sxts_b2b_sx_reorder_acb_customer?content-id=amzn1.sym.e5b2eef0-5ac6-4452-a455-3ac580647cad%3Aamzn1.sym.e5b2eef0-5ac6-4452-a455-3ac580647cad&crid=32UYJUXWF0V9V&cv_ct_cx=socket%2Btester&keywords=socket%2Btester&pd_rd_i=B091TM5TD1&pd_rd_r=7cbced64-6579-49b5-b767-0bdc51b0fda2&pd_rd_w=y2wEX&pd_rd_wg=Erq6z&pf_rd_p=e5b2eef0-5ac6-4452-a455-3ac580647cad&pf_rd_r=0RT92PMHEYMSDX4VYGX9&qid=1700432270&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=socket%2Btes%2Caps%2C101&sr=1-2-c8a51df4-6015-4603-b82a-8c2c24cf7e97&th=1[/URL] cheaper ones exist if you google "socket tester'. Available in Screwfix, Toolstation, B&Q etc [/QUOTE]
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