Random socket tripping

[Strima]

Thanks for that. It is fully waterproof but I'll take a look.

Shouldn't be fully waterproof, there should be a small drain hole in the bottom.

 

[Taylortwocities]

In fact, there is NO POINT having an RCD socket, if the circuit is already RCD protected.

Isn't it funny though, in almost every topic that has an RCD tripping, the OP's first thought is to blame the RCD.

 

[Silly Sausage]

In fact, there is NO POINT having an RCD socket, if the circuit is already RCD protected.

Isn't it funny though, in almost every topic that has an RCD tripping, the OP's first thought is to blame the RCD.

Saves him pressing the test button every three months
That reminds me ...

 

[Taylortwocities]

Press the test button on the socket and they both will probably pop.

 

[Grezza]

Amazed by some of the diagnoses on here today, dehumidifiers and outside sockets. If the outside socket is spured off the ring main then what makes you automatically be certain it’s that?

Opening the backs of sockets and taking a peak instead of just testing the circuit. Amazing.

 

[KevinH]

I don't think anybody said they were "certain" its the outside socket. Just a few comments that it could possibly be that, because of the tripping being worse during bad weather. It would be a good place to start investigating tho. Obviously IR that circuit too.

 

[buzzlightyear]

Amazed by some of the diagnoses on here today, dehumidifiers and outside sockets. If the outside socket is spured off the ring main then what makes you automatically be certain it’s that?

suggestions ,that will may help .boy some body's cranky.

 

[Spoon]

Amazed by some of the diagnoses on here today, dehumidifiers and outside sockets. If the outside socket is spured off the ring main then what makes you automatically be certain it’s that?

Opening the backs of sockets and taking a peak instead of just testing the circuit. Amazing.

The dehumidifier comment was at the beginning when we didn't have all the info mate but glad you enjoyed it...

 

[DPG]

And at least 3 people have said to get a sparky in to get things tested

 

[static zap]

Any fridges freezers ,
(unplug any unnecessary appliances/ esp in conservatory & extension leads .. if trips less often these may be contributing )
But does sound like a local electrician needs to check IR !

 

[SparkyChick]

Amazed by some of the diagnoses on here today, dehumidifiers and outside sockets. If the outside socket is spured off the ring main then what makes you automatically be certain it’s that?

Opening the backs of sockets and taking a peak instead of just testing the circuit. Amazing.

I think thus far the advice provided to the OP (who isn't a spark and therefore doesn't have appropriate gear to carry out the kind of testing you're suggesting) has been pretty good and quite well reasoned given the information available.

The outside socket, if it has been fully waterproofed is a reasonably good suggestions and I don't think anyone has stated categorically it's anything in particular, they have all offered advice to the OP as to how to progress finding the fault.

So, if you've got nothing constructive to add to the thread, walk on by, go find another thread to read.

 

[DefyG]

From what you describe it does sound 'weather related', and not a faulty RCD or accumulation of earth leakage currents.
If nothing plugged into the RCD external socket which is also further protected by a RCD on the CU and no other external cables/dst'n ccts (Shed/Garage) maybe a junction box/faulty joint that is getting damp/wet during the colder autumn months? but the external socket is most vulnerable to moisture ingress so check there first.

 

[DefyG]

From what you describe it does sound 'weather related', and not a faulty RCD or accumulation of earth leakage currents.
If nothing plugged into the RCD external socket which is also further protected by a RCD on the CU and no other external cables/dst'n ccts (Shed/Garage) maybe a junction box/faulty joint that is getting damp/wet during the colder autumn months? but the external socket is most vulnerable to moisture ingress so check there first.