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An RCD, residual current device, is a device that checks that what electricity is being used on the live cable, is the same as what’s on the neutral.
If there’s a difference, usually stated as 30 milli amps (30/1000th of an amp) then the output side of the device is switched off.
A difference could indicate a live conductor “leaking” electricity to earth…. Making any metallic parts live when they shouldn’t be.
The plug in type might go down to 10mA, but the 30mA will be cheaper, being the most common.
There’s nothing “over the top” about wanting to be safe.
There could be times when you’re using a machine in a property without its own rcd.
I myself carry an rcd adaptor in the van for such situations.
When was the last time they checked the RCDs at the board worked?
If there’s a difference, usually stated as 30 milli amps (30/1000th of an amp) then the output side of the device is switched off.
A difference could indicate a live conductor “leaking” electricity to earth…. Making any metallic parts live when they shouldn’t be.
The plug in type might go down to 10mA, but the 30mA will be cheaper, being the most common.
There’s nothing “over the top” about wanting to be safe.
There could be times when you’re using a machine in a property without its own rcd.
I myself carry an rcd adaptor in the van for such situations.
When was the last time they checked the RCDs at the board worked?