Electrics · RCD protectionRCD protection
RCD protection
Cuts the power in a fault.
A residual current device cuts the power almost instantly if it detects a fault. Bathroom circuits must be protected by one.
- Does
- Cuts power on a fault
- Required
- For bathroom circuits
- Found in
- The consumer unit
- Test
- Regularly
What it is
A safety device, usually in the consumer unit, that trips when current leaks to earth.
Good for
Safety
Greatly reduces the risk of electric shock.
What to weigh up
Older homes
An older consumer unit may need upgrading.
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