New fridge keeps tripping circuit.

[plodder1]

We recently purchased a new fridge and connected it to a different circuit to the one the old fridge used. It keeps tripping the circuit, can anyone advise what may be causing it please?

 

[telectrix]

stick it back to where the old one was. see if it trips then.

 

[Pete999]

What device is tripping? RDC , CB

 

[SJD]

As mentioned, you need to tell us exactly what is tripping (add photo, if needed). For example, the new socket could actually be on a 6A lighting circuit - not common, but I saw one only last week. Or the new socket could be incorrectly wired (N & E swapped, for example), do other appliances e.g. a kettle work OK in the new socket?

 

[David M]

As mentioned, you need to tell us exactly what is tripping (add photo, if needed). For example, the new socket could actually be on a 6A lighting circuit - not common, but I saw one only last week. Or the new socket could be incorrectly wired (N & E swapped, for example), do other appliances e.g. a kettle work OK in the new socket?

I purchased a new cordless Black & Decker hedge cutter a while back and the battery charger kept tripping the Rcd, I suspected an incorrectly wired plug, my suspicions were confirmed, reversed neutral & earth connection.

 

[plodder1]

Everthing is running fine however when we switch the washer on or plug the iron in to any kitchen socket, the whole bottom floor circuit trips out. I don't think it's related to the fridge specifically.

 

[Octopus]

^^ best you call a spark

 

[plodder1]

Thanks for the advice anyway people, I will get a sparky in.