RCDs / Safety Switches

Safety switches detect minute changes in the electrical current balance of a circuit, so that if a person touches a live part of an appliance or cable accidentally, the safety switch trips the circuit rapidly (shuts off the electricity supply) and prevents electrocution.

It is now mandatory for owners and landlords to install a minimum of two safety switches to each residential property if one or both are not in existence. This new legislation
came into effect on 9th August 2009.

Safety switches became mandatory in new houses after 1990. Since 2000 this was expanded in Western Australia to require at least two for each new house. But older housing has no protection, even though it would be of greatest benefit for houses with ageing wiring. Four out of five houses built before 1990 do not have a safety switch.

Installing and testing safety switches is an inexpensive safety measure that protects you and your loved ones.

Our team of qualified electricians can install this critical device and also conduct annual safety switch tests using state of the art technology to ensure safe and effective operation if the need arises.

Call us now on 1300 GO FUSION (46 3874) or visit our contact page.