What is RCCB
Residual Current Circuit Breaker, or RCCB in short, could prevent any unnecessary and unfortunate death in your family. RCCB is a device in your house that detects and measures current leakage. It is installed in the electrical distribution box inside your house.
You might find a ELCB (Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker) in your house instead. ELCB is old technology and is obsolete in the market. It is advised you replace them if you find one.
You might find a ELCB (Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker) in your house instead. ELCB is old technology and is obsolete in the market. It is advised you replace them if you find one.
How Does RCCB Work
Upon detecting an electricity leakage in your house that exceeds the tripping value, a functioning RCCB will automatically trip and isolate electrical supply in your house. Thus, preventing the leakage current from causing any damage or harm.
Why Is RCCB Important
RCCB is a device that detects leakage current, which is why, it safeguards you from fire hazards, electric shocks, or even worse, electrocution. However, as an electromechanical device, RCCB may subject to failure after a period of time. That's why we need to test it regularly to ensure it is still functioning.