Electricuty tripping

[Yonner]

Here’s a curious one 

- at least to me – for any electrical experts on line…..

We had our main fuse changed by EDF when we got here 8 years

ago because of the circuit regularly tripping in winter months. Since then we

have installed under floor electric heating in the bathroom and shower room,

electric radiators in some rooms, extractor fans, yada yada.

 In winter we have

most of these running, plus fridge freezer, water heaters and the usual  lights TV computer etc, all with no issues

with a trip out.

It’s now late June and although not the usual summer

temperatures, we haven’t got anything like a full load running, but have had the

electricity trip twice and flick off momentarily on another occasion – I think  just as the fridge kicked in, but that could

be coincidence.

We have had high winds and heavy rain here and our trip

switch and meter  is in a brick built box

out doors. Could rain get into the trip/circuitry there ?

I think I read on here some time ago about a  surge control device. I can guess what they

do, but  do they help eliminate trips

caused by self switching appliances.

Any advice welcome. Thanks  

[Clair]

If the breaker trips regularly, the first thing I'd look at is the kVA.

If you're not sure or don't know, you can find the info on your bill.

http://faq.edf.com/mon-compteur/panne-et-degats/mon-installation-electrique-disjoncte-souvent-que-dois-je-faire-y-200861.html (translation)

[Yonner]

Thanks Clair. I'll check it out.