Testing a Theory: Earth Leakage ["Electrical Jobs" / Electrician / "Electrical Training"]

Dave Austin investigates the theory that Earth Leakage Currents (Protective Conductor Currents) may cause unwanted tripping of an RCD. He also investigates whether the high integrity earthing requirements of Regulation Group 543.7 of 17th Edition needs to be considered for domestic ring final circuits. Dave visits an older property and measures the milli-ampere earth leakage currents generated by different home appliances and considers what the implications may be if the house were re-wired to the 17th Edition! For the full video please visit, www.learninglounge.com