Safety Switches

Is Your Electrical System Missing Life-Saving RCD Protection?

🚨 It's a serious DANGER, but Done Right Electrical can fix right away! 

If you have an older fuse box or faulty wiring in your home, you're at much greater risk of electrocution and electrical fire.

We specialise in installing essential safety switches, making sure your entire electrical system meets all modern safety laws.

Our licensed electricians handle all Level-2 electrical services, from upgrades to replacements. 

We make sure every home receives the critical RCD protection needed to save lives and protect property.

☎️ Call Done Right Electrical today on 1300 061 795 ☎️

What is an RCD Safety Switch & Why is it Essential?

The RCD safety switch (or Residual Current Device) is the most important safety device in your whole electrical system.

t's essential because its job is simple: it prevents electrocution. That's something no standard circuit breaker or old fuse can do.

How Do Residual Current Devices Work?

A regular circuit breaker protects your property by tripping when too much power flows through a wire (overload). An RCD protects people.

Here is how the life saving difference works:

🔎 Checks for Leaks: The RCD constantly monitors the power flowing into and out of your home's wiring.

⛔ Instant Cut Off: If power leaks out, for example, if a person accidentally touches a faulty wire or an appliance falls into water, the RCD cuts the power in less than 50 milliseconds.

🛡️ Saves Lives: This instant cut off prevents fatal electric shock. It’s required by law on new installations and is an essential upgrade for every older home.

The Danger: Old Fuse Boxes Lack This Protection

Older fuse boxes and original switchboards simply don't have any RCD protection built in.

If a fault occurs, the power may not cut off quickly enough, leaving people completely exposed to a fatal electric shock.

Expert Safety Switch Installation for New Homes and Upgrades

You need a qualified electrician to install RCD Safety Switches. It's a legally required process that guarantees compliance.

If you're building a new home or urgently upgrading an old system, we handle the whole process safely and correctly.

Do You Need to Upgrade Your Main Switchboard?

If you have an older fuse box, installing new RCDs is best done as part of a complete switchboard upgrade.

This makes sure the new safety devices have the right capacity and work correctly with your modern circuit breakers.

We swap out outdated components, improving both the safety and reliability of your whole electrical system.

Mandatory Installation for High-Risk Areas

The law says you need RCD protection for every power point and lighting circuit at home. This is especially critical for high risk, high draw areas.

We ensure all your necessary circuits are covered, including:

⚡️ Pools and Spas: You need dedicated RCD protection; it's mandatory to prevent fatal electrical faults around water.

⚡️ Workshops & Garages: This protection is essential because people use power tools and heavy machinery in these spaces.

⚡️ Outdoor Power Points: RCDs are critical for any external power supply, like those used for mowing or outdoor entertaining.

Safety Switch Testing & Maintenance

Installing an RCD safety switch is only the first step. You must regularly test it to ensure it hasn't seized up. Remember, these devices protect your life, but they won't last forever.

We recommend a simple two part maintenance plan:

Your Monthly Push-Button Test

You should press the "Test" button on your RCD Safety Switch every month. The power should trip instantly. If it doesn't, the unit is faulty, and you must call us immediately.

Professional Annual Check

Our electricians perform detailed testing to ensure the RCD is tripping fast enough. We check the condition of the contacts and wiring, giving you total peace of mind that your life-saving device is working correctly.

Protect Your Family: Book Your Safety Switch Installation Today

Homeowners: electrical safety guard against electrical hazards with RCDs! 

Ready to safeguard your home? Our electricians specialise in electrical installations designed for maximum protection. We ensure the flow of electricity to your electrical appliances is safe and reliable. 

By installing RCDs and circuit breakers on your circuitry, we stop dangerous leaks of electrical current instantly, giving your family the ultimate electrical safety.

Call our friendly Done Right Electrical team on 1300 061 795 or complete our enquiry form today!