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Troubleshooting why your Electrical Safety Switch (RCD) keeps tripping.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Electrical Safety Switch - RCDMost homes in Australia are now fitted with Residual Current Devices (RCD's), or as they are more commonly known as, Electrical Safety Switches. These are designed to trip (thereby cutting the power to that circuit) whenever a leakage is detected from that circuit. A leakage is caused when someone gets an electric shock, so the RCD will disconnect the current before permanent injury (or death) has occurred. However, it's not the only cause for a leakage, for instance a faulty appliance can also cause a leakage.  Read the full article


Circuit Breakers and Safety Switches

Friday, June 04, 2010

If your safety switch trips, then: Read the full article


General Electrical Safety Tips

Friday, June 04, 2010

Tips for electrical safety in your home or office. These tips should ALWAYS be part of your safety plan. Read the full article


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