On 28/03/2021 17:20, GB wrote:
On 28/03/2021 16:23, Robin wrote:
On 28/03/2021 16:02, ARW wrote:
I seem to be getting a lot of RCD failures when the RCD does not trip
with the test button of with the RCD tester.

But after manually turning the RCD off and back on it works within spec.

So give yours a test. It could save you from a belt.


I am not a fan of extra regulation without cost-benefit assessment but
that seems a strong case to at least explore with stakeholders
requiring landlords to give tenants advice/instruction to test RCD(s)
every 3 months.Â* Could be added on to the requirement to give them a
copy of the EICR.




Adam is suggesting that all householders should do this, so why should
tenants need special advice?


I am not suggesting tenants /need/ special advice.

I am suggesting the way landlords must give tenants bumf about their
installation at least once every 5 years may provide a cost-effective
way to remind to test their RCD(s) periodically. (But I would also wager
tenants are on average more clueless about such things.)

I am agnostic as to whether it would be cost-effective to remind other
householders.

How about we start with a survey of a totally unrepresentative sample of
what happens now. When did you and others last test your RCD(s)?

[I check mine once a year with a (many years-since-it-was-calibrated)
tester - starting at the lowest current and working up. But then I'm
cautious 'cos I know the numpty who did most of the wiring.]



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