New consumer unit install issue.

[westward10]

If you believe this then what is the reason if the cpc is oversized, why would it cause an error.

 

[Iona222]

I read that you can get a error from neutral to protective earth if the cpc is oversized.

the extended cpc has nothing to do with it. you have a N-E fault on the ring circuit which is inhibiting thr RCD. i don't know the theory behind this but i've had it a couple of times.

OK what do I do then, I had all the sockets off, Its passing I.r. what you suggest?

 

[suffolkspark]

OK what do I do then, I had all the sockets off, Its passing I.r. what you suggest?

Its not the "oversized" cpc. You've been told that. Have you measured earth leakage from the circuit whilst energised? Have you done an IR test of the circuit to the MET, have you ensured the neutrals are in the correct bar. Have you split the circuit in half and tried energising 1 leg?

 

[DPG]

The spark you are working with should know what tests to do.

What's his opinion on you wanting to change the size of the CPC? Does he agree?

 

[Iona222]

OK what do I do then, I had all the sockets off, Its passing I.r. what you

The spark you are working with should know what tests to do.

What's his opinion on you wanting to change the size of the CPC? Does he agree?

No he's grabbed the money, ----ed off, saying he's busy.

 

[DPG]

No he's grabbed the money, ----ed off, saying he's busy.

He's been paid for the job despite it not being complete? And left his trainee to fix it? Why did the customer pay him before the job was finished?

Are we getting the full story here?

 

[Pretty Mouth]

Now with the new board on were getting a neutral fault showing on socket ring.

OK what do I do then, I had all the sockets off, Its passing I.r. what you suggest?

In your OP, you say there is a neutral fault. Later you say the circuit has passed IR. Please can you explain this, so we are better placed to advise?

 

[Iona222]

He's been paid for the job despite it not being complete? And left his trainee to fix it? Why did the customer pay him before the job was finished?

Are we getting the full story here?

No I paid him. From my own pocket, the customer is going to pay me.

 

[DPG]

No I paid him.

I think your customer is going to have to get a qualified spark in to sort this out.

In your first post you said it was a friend of yours you were working with.

 

[Iona222]

I think your customer is going to have to get a qualified spark in to sort this out.

Ye, I think so.

 

[suffolkspark]

Ye, I think so.

Which one of you has registered the ccu change with labc via a cps?

 

[Iona222]

Which one of you has registered the ccu change with labc via a cps?

Its in Scotland not a requirement,

 

[suffolkspark]

Its in Scotland not a requirement,

Ok, perhaps a photo of the internals of the board could help us spot something.

 

[Iona222]

I think your customer is going to have to get a qualified spark in to sort this out.

In your first post you said it was a friend of yours you were working with.

Ok, perhaps a photo of the internals of the board could help us spot something.

OK,im trying to arrange access with the client.

 

[suffolkspark]

Ive re read your first post... so the rcd holds in, just doesnt trip via the button?

Does it trip via the button with the circuit disconnected?

Does it trip with a tester?

Have you got all equipment disconnected from sockets?

Is it a type A rcd?

 

[Iona222]

Ive re read your first post... so the rcd holds in, just doesnt trip via the button?

Does it trip via the button with the circuit disconnected?

Does it trip with a tester?

Have you got all equipment disconnected from sockets?

Is it a type A rcd?

Yip trip with the rcd tester plugged in.

 

[Iona222]

Ive re read your first post... so the rcd holds in, just doesnt trip via the button?

Does it trip via the button with the circuit disconnected?

Does it trip with a tester?

Have you got all equipment disconnected from sockets?

Is it a type A rcd?

I appreciate the help mate, wait till I'm in front of the board, im waiting on the client calling.

 

[suffolkspark]

I appreciate the help mate, wait till I'm in front of the board, im waiting on the client calling.

Ok, just checking you tried that test button with absolutely everything unplugged. I have had that before on an old MK board.

 

[telectrix]

could even be a faulty RCD if it trips when tested.what were the trip times?. might be cost effective to try another RCD.

 

[HappyHippyDad]

I promised myself I would not become bitter like poor old Murdoch or grumpy and mean like long forgotten Tony, so.... I will stop myself from saying anything else on this thread unless it is productive and friendly ??