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    justyasmin Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 15, 2012, 12:12 PM
    Major appliances tripping electricity
    After mopping my floor this morning my electricity tripped. I reset it and have checked all sockets and lights working however when I plug in a major appliance i.e. washing machine, fridge, TV, hoover etc it immediately trips again. Have I somehow wet something I shouldn't have or is the problem unrelated?
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    Aug 15, 2012, 02:39 PM
    If you got water into an outlet, particularly a floor one it may be related. You are in GB I presume, 240 VAC?
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    Aug 16, 2012, 01:37 PM
    Thanks for reply, yes I am in uk. Managed to get most appliances working this morning, then tried water heater and it tripped again. Switched water heater off and reset but now nothing else working again!
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    Aug 16, 2012, 03:27 PM
    Can you please define "it". You keep saying "it" tripped, but we don't know what this is. The main? A branch circuit breaker?
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    Aug 16, 2012, 10:54 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by stanfortyman View Post
    Can you please define "it". You keep saying "it" tripped, but we don't know what this is. The main? A branch circuit breaker?
    It is the RCD controlled circuit switch at the box
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    Aug 17, 2012, 02:34 AM
    The RCD may be tripping due to an overload, but more likely due to a ground fault. Need to call in a professional to troubleshoot and repair.
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