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RCB tripping
May 23^rd, 2009, 9:01am

My electric kettle has started tripping the RCB device. It does this even when the kettle switch is off (obviously the wall socket switch is on). I've tried it on other socket circuits with the same result. Other power devices - immersion heaters, electric fires - work OK.

Is there anything I can do to overcome this problem. Perhaps put something in series?

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Zambezi GDPR opt-out	Re: RCB tripping Reply #1 - May 23^rd, 2009, 9:16am Buy a new kettle, it is obviously faulty.
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CWatters Super Member Offline "Daddy fick it" says James Posts: 5150 Total Thanks: 58 For This Post: 0 Gender:	Re: RCB tripping Reply #2 - May 23^rd, 2009, 10:28am If it has a removable power cord you could try another one with same fuze rating but otherwise it's what Zambezi said..time to buy a new one.
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Re: RCB tripping
Reply #3 - May 23^rd, 2009, 8:35pm

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My electric kettle has started tripping the RCB device. It does this even when the kettle switch is off (obviously the wall socket switch is on). I've tried it on other socket circuits with the same result. Other power devices - immersion heaters, electric fires - work OK.

Is there anything I can do to overcome this problem. Perhaps put something in series?

Yes, don't be a tight dangerous git, smash it with a sledge & bin it.

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Re: RCB tripping
Reply #4 - May 23^rd, 2009, 8:40pm

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My electric kettle has started tripping the RCB device. It does this even when the kettle switch is off (obviously the wall socket switch is on). I've tried it on other socket circuits with the same result. Other power devices - immersion heaters, electric fires - work OK.

Is there anything I can do to overcome this problem. Perhaps put something in series?

Yes, don't be a tight dangerous git, smash it with a sledge & bin it.

Actually, that may have been a bit harsh, sorry, bring it round here & for a flat fee of £35 I'll guarantee that it is either fixed or replaced with a 'similar' kettle. Please give me at least 30 min notice so I can pop down to Currys.

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dms997 GDPR opt-out Total Thanks: 58 For This Post: 0	Re: RCB tripping Reply #5 - May 26^th, 2009, 9:43am Thanks everybody.
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