When it first came out, this was the UK’s First 17th Edition Multi-Function Tester! The all new 9083P Multi-Function Tester(17th Edition and Part P Multi Function tester) has been designed to meet the requirement of the 17th Edition, the current Part P requirements and is fully compliant with the performance requirements of BS EN 61557. [...]
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BG Electrical RCD Protected Devices
A new range of RCD protected devices from BG Electrical – new!!! They are safety built in!
RCD protected 2g Switched Sockets and Fused Connection Units now available in the Nexus and Metal Clad ranges
Latching type RCD (Passive)
- Will not trip if power is cut, no need to reset
40mS Trip Speed
30mA trip [...]
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RCD – Residual Current Device
RCD – Residual Current Device – is a generic term for all types of residual current operated device which by definition is: A mechanical switching device or association of devices intended to cause the opening of the contacts when the residual current attains a given value under specified conditions. The more [...]
After laying the “theoretical” foundation, and talking about the rules and regulations concerning the sockets, the cables or installations in the bathrooms, we can go on to see more about some practical consumer unit arrangements. The following options, each with their own benefits, can be considered by the installation designer:
Consumer Unit Arrangements – not permitted [...]
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What is RCD?
The simple definition as given here is: What current flow goes in must also come out. Other names by which these circuits are known are earth leakage circuit breakers (ELCB) or safety switches.
An RCD is an electrical safety device designed specifically to switch the electricity immediately off when an electricity “leaking” (to earth) [...]
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