Clipsal Residential Safety and Security Solutions, 25611 (3521 KB)
Clipsal Residential Safety and Security Solutions, 25611 (3521 KB)
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1. Underst<strong>and</strong>ing Your Electrical Switchboard<br />
Combined <strong>Safety</strong> Switch<br />
<strong>and</strong> Circuit Breaker<br />
(Space saving version)<br />
Overvoltage/Surge Protection<br />
Combined <strong>Safety</strong> Switch<br />
<strong>and</strong> Circuit Breaker<br />
Main Isolating Switch<br />
<strong>Safety</strong> Switch<br />
(Residual Current Device)<br />
Circuit Breakers<br />
Most of us have no idea<br />
what is inside our switchboard.<br />
The only time we tend to even remember it is there is if we have to open it up <strong>and</strong> flick a switch when we’ve lost<br />
power somewhere in the house. But a basic underst<strong>and</strong>ing of what is (or isn’t) in there, <strong>and</strong> what the different bits<br />
<strong>and</strong> pieces do, is h<strong>and</strong>y knowledge to have.<br />
This picture demonstrates an ideal switchboard, with all of the apparatus you really need to keep your family, home<br />
<strong>and</strong> possessions safe. It is necessary to have a range of circuit protection equipment installed, as different products<br />
perform different functions. Naturally, everyone’s switchboard will be a little different, depending on how old your<br />
home is <strong>and</strong> where it is located – but the basic principles remain the same. It is important to remember that all<br />
electrical work should be performed by a suitably qualified professional <strong>and</strong> if you are in doubt about anything to do<br />
with your electrical system, you should speak to a licensed electrician.<br />
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