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Type A rcd . EICR coding ? etc

aligarjon
Hi Guys.   Not been on for a long time, just had a bit of a search and couldn't really find anything so thought i would ask and see what you all thought.


1.  Are we or will we be coding type AC rcd's if there are LED's or induction hobs, lots of electronics  etc  present.

2. How much DC leakage does it actually take to saturate an rcd and cause  problem?

3. How much does a standard LED lamp or induction hob  leak ?

If we test an AC RCD with no load and it's fine then re-test it with all LED lights, induction hobs etc turned on and it operates correctly could we then say that it is ok with a note on EICR  OR EIC if installing any of the above.  


Obviously also on an EICR if the RCD then doesn't operate with it all on it becomes a C2 ?


Any thoughts



Gary
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    A couple of weeks ago I went to look at an old Crabtree upfront 30 mA RCD, it had started tripping since a new freezer arrived and had tripped four times the previous day.


    When tested the old Crabtree RCD tripped at 31 mA and within the required times, my leakage clamp measured around 6 mA constant leakage, but pinged way up when the freezer kicked in.


    I swapped it for a new BG 30 mA Type A RCD and it has been fine, I must send the bill though I’m not exactly sure what problem has been solved.


    I think the old RCD was getting a bit trip happy in its old age, unlike its new fresh out of the box cousin and did not like the freezer kicking in.
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    A couple of weeks ago I went to look at an old Crabtree upfront 30 mA RCD, it had started tripping since a new freezer arrived and had tripped four times the previous day.


    When tested the old Crabtree RCD tripped at 31 mA and within the required times, my leakage clamp measured around 6 mA constant leakage, but pinged way up when the freezer kicked in.


    I swapped it for a new BG 30 mA Type A RCD and it has been fine, I must send the bill though I’m not exactly sure what problem has been solved.


    I think the old RCD was getting a bit trip happy in its old age, unlike its new fresh out of the box cousin and did not like the freezer kicking in.
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