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Haven't had any issues with mine. I will have to check if the time delay is still working but I do believe it is.

Just to update I was advised to look into the trip connect unit from clearline along with a contactor that would be installed in the db board. So I contacted clearline to ask about the time delay settings on the Trip-Connect 1F unit - its 10 sec or 5 minutes only, the tech guy mentioned that there is a newer programmable unit that will not require a contactor either, so I have ordered that instead. http://surgeprotection.co.za/products/12-01036-tripconnect-1p I installed the above unit last week and everything is working 100% now. No more trips when load shedding ends and no having to wake up at 2/4am to switch the power back on. Thanks for the help that everyone provided. Much appreciated.

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Thanks for bumping this thread, I have been meaning to reply as Im still looking for someone in the Centurion area to sort out this issue. But since there was no loadshedding since then it became less urgent. My fridge was bought new in 2017 when we moved into the place, so I doubt it is the fridge. That said I just placed an order for an ellies fridge and tv safe units. That should then take the fridge out of the equation. I will let you know if anything changes. Failing that I will still need someone to install a type of mains delay switch, where the power is restored a few minutes after load shedding. Or something like @Acuario posted, but I still cant find anything locally. Going to try in the UK as I have friend returning this month.

What are the other options are there to use for EL though? from your post and tests changing the earth leakage wont solve the issue? But why is not more common then?

My current EL is a CBI unit I have misplaced the older one which was much older and a different brand but im not sure which. I will try and locate it this weekend and update

Will have a look at this post a bit later to answer some of your questions

I did switch of the mains and back on a few mins after loadshedding stopped. The earth leakage did not trip.

Interesting device. Just searched but google does not pick up that model on any local pages Where did you get yours from? Assuming you are local to SA?

RCD = ELCB? So the exisitng ones I have can be used? Or are they different? thanks

Thanks This is what was explained to me over a phone call a while back when discussing with an ex electrician I did actually come across the RCBO during my google investigations, so will definitely look into this if the cost is not too prohibitive

Does that include stoves and ovens? I read elswhere (might be outdated) that it is only required if the stove/oven connection also has a 16amp plug wired on the same circuit?

Thanks have 2 fluorescent in the kitchen which I want to change soon so will check it out

I have tried switching of different circuits in the past to see if it had any effect, I cannot recall it making any difference. I will give it a go again later when the power is out.

Apologies, I should have made it clear in the post that I do not have any inverter/backup power at the moment. The aim is to get the original installation upto standard ie no faults before planning/installing an inverter. Bonus points if the person who can diagnose the issue also has knowledge on solar etc