RCD Testing Across Lake Macquarie & Newcastle
At O’Brien Electrical Lake Macquarie, we have been completing RCD testing for our customers across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and the Hunter Valley for three generations.
RCD testing requires expert knowledge and experience to ensure a safe working environment for stakeholders. The process involves safely “tripping” your RCD – residual current device – to ensure it will operate efficiently in the event of an electrical incident or emergency.
At O’Brien Electrical, we have the skills and experience in managing electrical tests and electrical safety projects, ensuring the highest quality products are used, safety standard requirements are met and the project is executed on time and on budget.
Our team of local and qualified electricians are known and trusted in the community, and we pride ourselves on offering a friendly, honest service to all of our customers.
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Electrical Safety Specialists – Testing and Installations for Businesses
O’Brien Electrical are your local electrical safety specialists, keeping businesses across Lake Macquarie safe in the event of an electrical emergency.
Regularly testing your electrical equipment, such as an RCD, is not only a safety requirement, but it will help you maintain better care of your electrical installations – this means they will work better and last longer. All test and tag services are performed by a licensed electrician.
Contact us today to find out more about our electrical safety services available in Lake Macquarie.
What is RCD Testing?
Testing RCDs, also known as safety switches or safety switch testing, is an electrical test that safely trips your residual current device to check it operates as intended.
An RCD is a safety device that is designed to ‘trip’ in order to prevent electric shock or other harm – in short, it switches off all the power to electrical circuits.
What is an RCD and What Do They Do?
Residual current devices (RCD) are safety switch installations that shut down the electrical power supply to affected circuits. It maintains the same current flowing into and out of the circuit and breaks the circuit when that flow is interrupted to prevent injury to individuals or to prevent creating conditions that could start an electrical fire.
Residual Current Devices Testing Requirements
Australian and New Zealand standards for RCD testing requirements detail the maximum “trip times” for various residual current devices and the competency of the technician testing your electrical equipment. They need to assess if the RCD is tripping quickly enough, as potential for harm is significantly reduced the quicker a device trips.
Push button testing of your RCD is also required under Australian Standards on a 6 monthly basis. This can be completed by the responsible staff member or by the technician you are engaging to complete electrical safety services.
What is a Push Button Test?
The push button test is run with an electricity supply connected and assesses when the RCD will trip in the event there is an earth leakage. The device should break the electrical circuit, protecting the individual from suffering an electrical shock.
Who Can Provide RCD Testing?
The only competent person who should be running any form of test on electrical equipment is a qualified electrician, who is familiar with the AS/NZS2293 standards.
Whether it is an RCD or push button test, only a certified professional has the knowledge of RCD requirements and experience with electrical equipment to safely test your residual current devices.
Who is Required to do RCD Testing?
In Australia, all commercial businesses must be tested regularly to ensure their equipment meets RCD testing requirements to maintain electrical safety and compliance.
One important component of electrical safety is the installation of RCD Safety Switches. Once the RCD’s are installed, they are also required to be tested periodically to ensure they are working correctly. There are RCD Testing Requirements in place to help the owner maintain safety and compliance.
RCD Repairs & Emergency Electrician
O’Brien Electrical Lake Macquarie has a team of 24-hour electricians that can assist you in cases of RCD repairs or other electrical emergencies, offering after hours and same day emergency break down services.
Our team of expert electricians are available and ready to respond to your urgent electrical requirements 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for when things in the office or workshop go unexpectedly wrong.
If you’re facing an emergency, you can call our expert emergency team 24/7 and we’ll get out to you as soon as we can.
Get in touch
To find out how an experienced team can assist with electrical testing and maintenance for your business or home, call us today at O’Brien Electrical Lake Macquarie. Our trusted, professional electricians will be happy to offer electrical advice over the phone or we’ll get out to you as soon as we can.
