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SAFETY SWITCHES (RCD’S)
Safety switches better known as RCD’s (residual current deices) a very good way
to protect you and your family from electric shock in the event of a fault they are
designed to cut power at 30 milli. seconds.
Office of Fair Trading NSW website
Does the safety switch in my home work properly?
An old or faulty safety may not trip at the correct time
What is nuisance tripping?
when the safety switch constantly trips due to a sensitive single or built up faults in the
electrical circuit
How can I reduce the inconvenience of nuisance tripping?
The key is have multiple safety switches so the fault can only affect one circuit this is called
good discrimination
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