Testing RCD, The manufacturers response!

Midwest · May 31, 2016

Jay Sparks said:
Yes, I did read it. But that was also inconclusive. Neither manufacturer gave a solid answer, same as the ones I asked.

Think that's the point really. Although GN3 & OSG are both quoted with the test method, is ambiguous to say the least, compared to the methods for other tests, and manufactures are pretty much the same. I think for the most part, both methods are acceptable (as per the answers I received). I prefer testing an RCD at a socket or accessory; acceptable method, safer, no dismantling of CU parts to test (who can say, it has been reassembled correctly, without retesting

).

Hope you find a definitive answer.

Jay Sparks · May 31, 2016

Midwest said:
Think that's the point really. Although GN3 & OSG are both quoted with the test method, is ambiguous to say the least, compared to the methods for other tests, and manufactures are pretty much the same. I think for the most part, both methods are acceptable (as per the answers I received). I prefer testing an RCD at a socket or accessory; acceptable method, safer, no dismantling of CU parts to test (who can say, it has been reassembled correctly, without retesting ).

Hope you find a definitive answer.

This I think is unlikely.lol But thanks for yours and everyone else's input on this subject.

westward10 · Jul 21, 2016

Makes no difference where you test it, the only aspect which may affect the test is the half times test where there may already be some leakage present already. The manufacturer will not give advise as they cannot anticipate or control your actions taken from their advise in terms of safety, any advise would probably be 500 pages long, most of it safety procedures.