If the breaker keeps tripping multiple times, it probably means that there is a problem with the wattage or load, which only gets worse as the wiring itself sustains damage. Faulty Light Fixtures . The RCD (earth leakage device) keeps on tripping. This happened three times, the same number of times as the number of MR16 lights. Hi all, I have an almost brand new fluorescent light which worked fine when wired in Twin and Earth, but now the building has been upgraded to a metal CU, and the wiring has been changed from T+E to SWA. The circuit breaker trips when too much electricity flows through it or when it cannot handle the excess current load. Everything was running fine until last Wednesday night around 1am. Fluorescent light tripping RCD. The overload switch tripped on the RCD. About 6 months ago I installed a light outside my kitchen door. My bathroom lights keep tripping the rcd when I switch them on, not just the one circuit, but half the board! This is a fairly common thing to happen, yet can keep you searching for hours, especially if it is an intermittent fault. The Electrician’s Point of View. I had no power to sockets/fuse spares. Call a professional if you’re not sure how to address this issue. I have several MR16 2 pin style light bulbs in my kitchen - The other day the trip switch for the light bulbs tripped when turning these bulbs on - I went and flipped the trip switch and tried again to the same result. Old fixture wiring can deteriorate and cause grounds, shorts, and ultimately tripped breakers. Lights The first step is to turn off all of the lights or appliances that the breaker controls. My RCD Keeps Tripping. There are 5 led gu10 bulbs on the circuit, plus an extractor fan wired into the switched live and main live (for the timer). Damaged light fixtures are a common source of overloaded breakers. Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans - Lights keep tripping out - My lights keep blowing the trip circuit ????? I moved in to the property a month ago. I have had a new RCD board fitted along with new fittings on all electrical outlets (light fittings, sockets, fuse spares etc) prior to moving in. In a vast number of homes nowadays are devices called RCD’s, you may have one or more in your consumer unit ,a special RCD socket or a plug in adapter which you use with your lawn mower etc. Discussion in 'Electricians' Talk' started by Jim122, May 30, 2016. First we must understand how an RCD works. Jim122 New Member. Why are RCD’s so important? 4 Reasons Why Your RCD Keeps Tripping. Replacing faulty fixtures will require working with potentially dangerous electrical systems. no lights are on the circuit will pop after 10Mins or upto 10Hrs. 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