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Home Made R.C.D. tester.

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Fred down the pub said that I can save money by not using a qualified sparks to test my R.C.Ds. He said that I can make my own R.C.D. tester. Is it safe? 

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    For "proper "testing of an RCD a proper calibrated tester is needed.


    For simple go/no go testing, a crude test by briefly connecting a lamp  between phase and earth is better than nothing and undeniably  works to an extent.

    A low power lamp is advised, and proper precautions should be taken. A traditional "Drummond test lamp" is useful for this. Such test lamps are intended for safe testing of live circuits, unlike a random bulb and bulb holder.

    A poor substitute for a proper tester, but useful for a simple "does it trip or does it not" perhaps before use of an unknown supply.


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    For "proper "testing of an RCD a proper calibrated tester is needed.


    For simple go/no go testing, a crude test by briefly connecting a lamp  between phase and earth is better than nothing and undeniably  works to an extent.

    A low power lamp is advised, and proper precautions should be taken. A traditional "Drummond test lamp" is useful for this. Such test lamps are intended for safe testing of live circuits, unlike a random bulb and bulb holder.

    A poor substitute for a proper tester, but useful for a simple "does it trip or does it not" perhaps before use of an unknown supply.


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