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What is a Safety Switch (RCD)?

A safety switch, often known as a Residual Current Device (RCD) is a device designed to prevent electrical shock when a short circuit or other fault exists within the circuit.

It is essential to remember, Safety Switches Save Lives…

The importance of a Safety Switch…

A safety switch has the capacity to turn off electricity within milliseconds of a fault to safeguard you, your family and your home from a serious electric shock.

However, safety switches can only protect you when they are in optimum working order and are correctly connected to a faulty circuit in question.

That’s why it is imperative you have safety switches connected to not just one, but all the circuits in your home. These include, but not limited to; Power Points, Lighting, Air-Conditioning, Kitchen Appliances, Hot Water and more, even if they are on separate tariffs.

When safety switches are correctly installed by a licensed and accredited Master Electrician, you need to ensure you test the functionality of them every three months, safeguarding your home properly and ensuring you are well protected from unexpected electric shocks.

The difference between a Safety Switch and a Circuit Breaker?

More so than not, people are perplexed by the difference of a safety switch, circuit breakers and fuses. And quite often, people deem them as being the same thing, or doing the same job. Simply put it, they are not, and there are importance differences between them.

Safety switches protect you from electric shock. When a current leak is identified, safety switches turn off the electricity within milliseconds. Usually, this occurs when a faulty power point, jammed wiring or electrical appliance is in use.

When it comes to protecting the circuitry, this is where circuit breakers and fuses come in. When electrical wiring is jammed or has too much current flowing through it, they have the ability to cut the power, protecting you from a potential household fire. When there is a surge or lightning strike, excessive current builds up, overheating electrical appliances and wiring. This can turn hazardous in the matter of seconds, as when there is excessive current, household fires are at high risk.

Circuit breakers and fuses do not protect people directly, only safety switches save lives. The easiest way to identify whether you have safety switches installed is to check your switchboard and speak to one of our Alliance Master Electricians.

How to Maintain your Safety Switches?

Quite often, after Safety Switches are installed in switchboards, we easily forget that they are there. However, the key rule to safety is preventative maintenance, an invaluable asset when it comes to electrical safety and safeguarding your home and families lives from harm.

For safety switches and circuit breakers to perform, it is imperative they are kept clean and free from moisture. Therefore, Alliance recommends you check the meter box where they are installed on a monthly basis and ensure the door is always kept closed, minimising derbies entering.

Safety switches are not an ‘install and forget about’ household item. To ensure they are in working order, they need to be manually reset or tripped every six months making sure they have the ability to provide protection when required.

For added safety, an Alliance tip is to use the occasion to manually trip each circuit breaker as well to make sure they are also functioning properly.

Download our Home Safety Guide and Alliance Tips & Tricks on how to safely check your Meter Box for safety switches, circuit breakers and fuses.

If there are any problems or doubts your safety devices are not working, call Alliance Climate Control Master Electricians.
We are always on call 24/7 and can be at your house in a short time via our radio-controlled vehicles. Your safety is our responsibility, we care, and we are committed.

Call us now on 02 8061 5023 to arrange a visit or to set up a systematic and routine Home Safety Check, ensuring and safeguarding the livelihood of you and your family.

Schedule an appointment with
one of our specialists today.

What Our Community
Is Saying About Alliance

Rolly Dela T.

3 days ago

We had our old Daikin air con replaced by Yunus, Can, Veysel and Brody. These guys were fantastic. Arrive on time and from that first meet have been great to deal with. Very professional and polite. Throughout the process Yunus explained to me what they will be doing and kept me updated. Their workmanship has been great and have laid drop mats to protect the flooring and cleaned up after themselves. Overall awesome work and a very happy and satisfied customer. Well done to Yunus and his team

Elizabeth N.

3 days ago

Aysa did a fantastic job getting me a quote and booking in a job so quickly for my new AC. He really considered all the needs for our place and gave great advice on what to get. The team BJ, Theo and Aaron who came to install did a fantastic job! They were lovely and so capable I felt so at ease leaving them to get the job done. They explained everything they did really well and ensured I understood. They tidied everything back in its place exactly as it was before and were very careful around my belongings. Such a great team and I’ve already recommended them to my friends as they did a wonderful job with everything.

Sam F.

4 days ago

Team arrived on time, professional, polite, in uniform and very helpful

Peter P.

4 days ago

Amazing outcome and perfect from the begining, Liam came and provided quick, professional advice as to our options and gave us a competitive quote. Then, the vey next morning Juan and Jonathan completed the perfect instalation, while JJ followed up and making sure eveeything was ok. The whole process was seamless. Greatly appreciated and highly recommended

Michael E.

4 days ago

My compliments to your electrician, JJ Aden. He did a suberb job and could not have been more helpful. He deserves full points.

Madeleine C.

5 days ago

Highly professional and efficient team. Everyone was a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommended.

Jenny O.

5 days ago

My husband and I had an excellent experience with Alliance. Everyone we dealt with was professional in manner and presentation and prompt in response. Shabi, Danie, Eric and Juan worked hard over 2 days to install the new air conditioning in an older home with tricky aspects. They were also careful to leave the site clean and safe after work each day.

A A.

6 days ago

We are very pleased with the repair of our ducted aircon carried out by Mitesh and Andre. They were polite, friendly and took the time give us honest feedback on the repairs. Left the place in a clean condition too.

Gab M.

7 days ago

James and Emery from alliance were professional and competent friendly and punctual. Alliance always provide outstanding service

Rojina T.

1 week ago

A special thank you to the incredible team at Alliance Climate Control. A huge shoutout to the installers—BJ, Theo, Samet, and Harry—for a fantastic job. Thanks also to the electricians—Aaron, Ryan, James, and Will—for their professionalism, expertise, and quality workmanship. A special mention goes to Liam, who did an amazing job with the patching. Your attention to detail really made all the difference. The entire team was friendly, professional, and a pleasure to deal with from start to finish. I would definitely recommend Alliance Climate Control to my friends and family. Thank you all for a job well done!!!

Diana C.

1 week ago

Cristiam was wonderful great conversation very clear in his communication great customer service skills your team are wonderful all my interactions with Alliance climate control have been amazing.

James G.

1 week ago

It was a genuinely enjoyable experience getting our ducted heating and cooling through Alliance, and that was before we turned on the newly installed unit. A big thanks to Jake who guided us through the sales process with some great quoting tech too. The installation team were efficient, clean, flawless and so friendly - special mention to Jonathan leading the charge, Juan, Andre, Harry, Ryan, Mohamad, and James (sparky). Couldn’t recommend more highly. Thanks team.

Jeremy H.

1 week ago

Liam & Mitiesch were great to deal with to fault find and then repair our ducted system when they had the part. Undertook a service check and replaced the filter. Kept us informed along the way. Happy to recommend the team.

ivee02

1 week ago

Cristiam from Alliance came out to service our A/C. He was on time, professional, polite and courteous, 10 out of 10. Highly recommend!

Vicki

1 week ago

The guys were very polite, professional and cleaned after them selfs. I will recommend them to others. I have already told a friend about them and she also was very happy with their work.

Geo C.

1 week ago

They always put the customer first and even fix problems other contractors have created .

Margie S.

1 week ago

Great overall experience . Emre was on time polite and informative Would highly recommend

Michael H.

1 week ago

Your 2 technicians Andre & Sam were absolutely brilliant in finding & fixing the fault. Their approach & attitude was such a delight. I highly recommend these amazing technicians

Helen and B.

2 weeks ago

Really great service - friendly, prompt and efficient

Greg D.

2 weeks ago

Alliance Climate Control has been a pleasure to deal with from the initial sales call to the final installation. The team of BJ,Theo,Luka,Will & Matt have been terrific. I cannot recommend this Company enough if you’re considering a new Air Conditioning System. I’ve never experienced service like it!

How can we help with your Safety Switch?

Safety switches installed in a switchboard of any residence or household, ensures the protection of human life when a fault occurs. When it comes to safeguarding your families lives, safety switches are imperative.

Accidents happen, and quite frequently this happens when power tools are being used at construction sites. Our Master Electricians are certified and knowledgeable in installing ‘stand-alone’ safety switches providing added protection to individual circuits. Vans are fully stocked, and we can have these installed on the spot for you.

Electrical safety is a serious matter, and no one should be playing around with live or inactive electrical wires. Switchboard safety switches should always be installed by a licensed and registered Master Electrician as they have the knowledge and ability to ensure they are functioning as intended.

Alliance Climate Control Master Electricians are highly skilled and trained to install safety switches to either your existing switchboard or the switchboard of your new residence when you are in the construction phase.

If your existing switchboard still has porcelain fuses, we strongly recommend replacing these with circuit breakers before fitting a safety switch. Alliance Climate Control can upgrade your switchboard to provide the maximum level of electrical safety for you and your family.

Our Master Electricians are licensed and skilled to:

Replace porcelain fuses with resettable circuit breakers for maximum safety and convenience
Audit all household existing circuits to make sure they are in optimum working order
Check the connections and power supply from your electricity provider or solar system if fitted
Install a safety switches to ensure all of your household circuits are protected

Download our 10-Point Safety Switch and Household Protection Guide, or find out if you qualify for a FREE Home Safety Check Report today.

In need of a licensed and accredited Master Electrician? Call Alliance Climate Control on 02 8061 5023 to arrange a visit and begin your journey to optimise your household safety.