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RCD Testing Frequency

Mark Fleming

Hi All,

Where an RCD is contained within a piece of electrical equipment such as an EV charger, is it still a requirement to test the RCD every 6 months in line with BS 7671 or are the intervals now the decision of the manufacturer of the piece of equipment containing the device?

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Mark

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    There are reasons why we don’t test RDC-DDs, mainly that it cannot be done correctly with an electricians installation tester



    support.myenergi.com/.../4403885493265-zappi-6mA-DC-protection-to-IEC-62955

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    0 Former Community Member in reply to Sparkingchip

    You may want to have a word with Megger and Metrel then. And yes we do test them. BS7671 states an AC test is required for verification. But if you work for an authority or a public supplying company you will prove the device operates beyond 7671 requirements to keep possibility of anything litigious at bay.  

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    0 Former Community Member in reply to Sparkingchip

    You may want to have a word with Megger and Metrel then. And yes we do test them. BS7671 states an AC test is required for verification. But if you work for an authority or a public supplying company you will prove the device operates beyond 7671 requirements to keep possibility of anything litigious at bay.  

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