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When
and
which
Residual
Current
Device
to use?
Total
earth
loop
impedance
We know how (very) important the total earth loop impedance Z s is in the reduction of shock risk.
However, in TT systems where the mass of earth is part of the fault path, the maximum values of Z s given in the
IEE Regulations may be hard to satisfy. Added to this, climatic conditions will alter the resistance of the earth in
such a way that Z e may be satisfactory in wet weather, but not in very dry.
Applications of RCDs
30 mA
Applications
- All socket outlets rated at not more than 20 A and for unsupervised general use.
- All cables installed less than 50 mm from the surface of a wall or partition (in the safe zones) if the
installation is unsupervised, and also at any depth if the construction of the wall or partition includes metallic
parts.
- All socket-outlet circuits rated not more than 32 A for show stands, etc.
- All socket-outlet circuits rated not more than 32 A for construction sites (where reduced low voltage, etc. is
not used).
- A circuit supplying Class II heating equipment for floor and ceiling heating systems
100 mA
Applications
- Where Loop Impedances are too high, RCD ratings can be calculated.
300 mA
Applications
500 mA
Applications
- Any circuit supplying one or more socket outlets of rating exceeding 32 A, on a construction site