Common Causes of an RCD Tripping
- Faulty appliance
- Water entering an outdoor socket
- Damaged cable
- Faulty immersion heater
- Faulty shower
- Earth leakage fault
- Moisture in outside lighting
- Faulty extension lead
Why Does My RCD Keep Tripping?
If Your RCD keeps tripping, it's protecting you from a potentially dangerous electrical fault. Here's what causes it and what you should do next.
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Is it Dangerous?
Usually yes.
An RCD trips because it has detected electricity leaking somewhere it shouldn't.
Watch out for:
- Trips immediately after rain
- Trips when a specific appliance is plugged in
- Burning smells
- Damp electrical equipment
- Repeated tripping
What Should You Do?
- Unplug portable appliances.
- Reset the RCD.
- Plug appliances back in one at a time.
- If it still trips, leave it switched off.
- Arrange professional fault finding.