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RCD Testing and Tagging
Do you have electrical equipment located in high-risk areas?
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Are you looking to safeguard your staff from the risk of electrocution?
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Or is it time for your regular inspection to ensure compliance with Australian standards?
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RCD Testing (safety switches) ensures the optimal functioning of your residual current device, also known as a safety switch, which plays a crucial role in electrical safety. The primary function of an RCD is to prevent potentially severe electric shocks.
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Operating as a vital safety mechanism, an RCD detects and interrupts power flow in electrical outlets, effectively preventing hazardous electric currents and potentially fatal shocks. While typically installed on switchboards, RCDs can also be utilised in portable settings.
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It's essential for both homes and workplaces to undergo regular RCD Testing, also known as Safety Switch Testing, to verify their proper operation and uphold safety standards.
Electrocution stands as one of the most perilous encounters an individual may face, potentially resulting in severe consequences, even fatality. Despite its inherent danger, society has evolved to embrace electricity, developing technologies to manage faulty electrical equipment safely. The primary aim of RCD Testing is to ensure the proper functioning of your residual current device (RCD), ensuring it promptly activates in the event of a tripping occurrence. Given the various types of RCDs available, understanding which type suits your needs is crucial.
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For dependable RCD testing services, trust Voltcheck Test and Tag. Call us today at 0475 790 223.
FAQs
Do I need to have my RCDs tested? Yes. Indeed, a manual trip is required every 6 months, accompanied by an annual Trip Time test. A thorough record and report are compiled to verify the RCD's compliance and safe operational status in accordance with AS/NZS 3760.
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Types of RCDs testing in Australia
There are different types of RCDs and they are all subject to the same RCD tests.
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push button test – will ensure the RCD will trip when required.
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time test – which simulates a current leakage fault to measure the time taken to trip or ‘cut-off’ the current.
The regular maintenance program is set out in Australian Standards AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment and RCD’s.
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