RCDs

What are RCDs

RCDs, also called safety switches, are required in Australian homes today. These devices are used to cut off the supply of electricity in the event of a leak. These leaks could cause serious dangers via shock or fire to those who are using a piece of electrical equipment. The goal of these devices is to provide additional safety to the electrical system in your home, so you do not have to worry about shock and electrocution.

While shock and electrocution are risks of not having properly functioning RCDs in the home, there are other dangers, as well. Electrical fired can occur through these leaks of electrical energy, too. Even low leak levels have the potential to start very serious fires.

The RCDs will trip the circuit, which will cut off the power. Without these devices, there is always a risk. If you need to have your RCDs checked, or if you need to have them installed, you can rely on the professionals from Hilton Plumbing to do the job right.

Consider the number of electrical appliances that you have in your home. Without these safety switches, all of them could be highly dangerous, even deadly. You love your property, and you certainly love your family. You need to make sure take every precaution possible to ensure their safety, and that includes using the RCDs.