The importance of Residual Current Devices

Every year thousands of lives are saved by a device installed in or near your fusebox/consumer unit. This essential piece of kit guarantees the speed of disconnection of the electrical supply should a fault occur. Put simply, this device saves lives. It's quite easy to check if you have one installed, it should be either part of your consumer unit, or, if you have an older style fusebox it may well be located near to this item. It will always have a test button installed on it and it will have the letters RCD clearly printed on it. Some older installations may have its predecessor installed, this was called an earth leakage device and works quite differently and crucially not as effectively. We are currently offering a free inspection service to make sure you have this critical item installed in your home or business, while at your property we will check that your device is working correctly and disconnects the power within specified times, we will also check the integrity of your earthing system. All this for free. Contact your local office to arrange an appointment and make sure you and your family area properly protected.