RCCD / RCD Tripping
- Thread starter Dinosaur
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It sounds like your RCD is an Active RCD which will trip in the event of mains failure or removal. You will need to manually reset after power has been reapplied. This type of RCD is generally used to stop certain items restarting unexpectedly
A Passive RCD is mains failure proof. It will function under normal conditions but won't trip in the event of mains failure.
Maybe all RCD plug-in adaptors are of the Active type? I really don't know as I've never bought nor used one.
A Passive RCD is mains failure proof. It will function under normal conditions but won't trip in the event of mains failure.
Maybe all RCD plug-in adaptors are of the Active type? I really don't know as I've never bought nor used one.
Have just had a play about with a few of these, the ones I have appear to do what you want:
http://cpc.farnell.com/PL03446/electrical-lighting-security/product.us0?sku=masterplug-arcdg
http://cpc.farnell.com/PL03446/electrical-lighting-security/product.us0?sku=masterplug-arcdg
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That's ideal for him.
I did have a quick search around but only turned up active (non-latching) RCD adaptors. Good to know passive (latching) adaptors are available.
I did have a quick search around but only turned up active (non-latching) RCD adaptors. Good to know passive (latching) adaptors are available.
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