Residual Current Devices, or RCDs, are an essential form of protection for most circuits in modern electrical installations. In this video, we explain how an RCD works and the protection they offer to electrical installations and the people who use them. http://hub.efixx.co.uk/SE-cprotection ========================================= 00:00 Schneider circuit protection series 00:20 What is a residual current device (RCD)? 00:50 What protection does an RCD provide? 02:06 Electric shock protection 0

Residual Current Devices (RCDs) are used extensively in modern electrical installations. However, the older type AC RCDs are now almost obsolete within the latest version of the UK wiring regulations BS7671. In this electrician's Q&A, Joe Robinson explains how RCDs work and why the Type AC is on the way out. Get up to speed with all the circuit protection changes with BS7671 Amendment 2 FREE training module - BS7671 Circuit Protection. https://www.efixx.co.uk/Know How/amendment-2-circuit-protect