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RCD Resetting
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I had an appliance trip an rcd, it took several attempts to find the offending item, but does trying to reset the RCD while there is still a fault cause any damage to the RCD?
Ralph_W:The RCD reset when the offending appliance was unplugged, and functioned on the test button.
So I presume the RCD is still ok and safe even after my rather ham fisted moment!
I think perfectly reasonable to try resetting at least once. Father taught me never to replace a fuse (wire) without first investigating the cause of the blow, but of course replacing a fuse is more bother than simply closing an RCD or MCB.
As Mike says, what you should not do is try to hold it in the closed position; but I think that you are far too sensible to do that.
It is good that the test button is still working. I would not worry about it, but if it still troubles you, what will you do? Get your local friendly sparks to test the RCD to make sure that it trips appropriately, or replace the darned thing?
Ralph_W:The RCD reset when the offending appliance was unplugged, and functioned on the test button.
So I presume the RCD is still ok and safe even after my rather ham fisted moment!
I think perfectly reasonable to try resetting at least once. Father taught me never to replace a fuse (wire) without first investigating the cause of the blow, but of course replacing a fuse is more bother than simply closing an RCD or MCB.
As Mike says, what you should not do is try to hold it in the closed position; but I think that you are far too sensible to do that.
It is good that the test button is still working. I would not worry about it, but if it still troubles you, what will you do? Get your local friendly sparks to test the RCD to make sure that it trips appropriately, or replace the darned thing?
