the dryer trips the rcd when the start button is pressed?
my dryer keeps tripping the rcd circuit breaker every time the start button is pressed.I have checked for any earth faults and have found no loose wires or burnt ones.there is a slight movement of the drum and thats all.Can you help?
I have found that the radio frequency filter on the main line in, has caused some startup imbalanced current , hence the trip out of your rcd. this imbalance is seen as a leakage to earth. Test for correct capacitance to earth on line and neutral. to establish if you are on the right track , shunt out RFI screen and retest. Before doing the appliance tests you should also consider the ring main . for polarity (can be done quickly with a plug in tester. test all outlets (standard commissioning test includes continuity resistance test) remove all other appliances from the ring cct or switch off spur ccts .and retest the dryer. the sensetivity of the rcd can be checked by reading the instructions at the dis board. and should be done periodically anyway.
Morphix
February 2009
The RCD is detecting an unsafe (dangerous) condition with the dryer. An electrical component in the dryer has failed.
Your realistic choices are to diagnose and repair the dryer, or buy a new dryer.
Peccavi
February 2009
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