Safety Switch Testing Sunshine Coast QLD
When it comes to safety switch testing on the Sunshine Coast, Glasshouse Home Safety is the brand you can rely on. With our expertise and commitment to electrical safety, we provide comprehensive testing services to residential and commercial properties in the region. Our professional team is dedicated to ensuring that your safety switches are functioning optimally and protecting you from electrical fault.
Safety switches are installed in the switchboard of your building. These switches, also known as residual current devices (RCDs), protect you and your family against electrocution and fires caused by electrical faults. The safety switch should trigger when the electrical current is detected as being interrupted, meaning the current is flowing through someone or something and the flow is not its natural and balanced state.
Your switches should be mechanically tested every six months to ensure it is fully functioning and therefore keeping your family safe.
Importance of Safety Switch Testing
Regular RCD testing is essential to maintain a safe living or working environment. Safety switches are designed to detect imbalances in electrical currents and swiftly cut off the power supply, preventing potential accidents. By facilitating regular testing of your switches, you ensure their effectiveness and reliability in safeguarding against electric shock and electrical fires.
Safety Switch Testing Methods – Electrical Safety Sunshine Coast
There are three levels of testing safety switches: mechanical, threshold and time testing.
The mechanical test is to check that the mechanism can swing across by simply switching the switch. This method of testing is important because for the safety switch to be operational the mechanism must be able to flick. This is the most basic level of safety switch testing, also known as the push button test.
Threshold trigger testing is the next level up in terms of testing methods. Threshold trigger testing measures the trip current, essentially meaning the amount of electricity that is going through the person who is being electrocuted. This level of testing is also important, however, it is still not the ultimate testing method for safety switches.
The ultimate level of safety switches testing is time testing. Time testing measures the time that the safety switch takes to be triggered. At Glasshouse Home Safety we have a state-of-the-art device that not only measures the voltage but also the amount of time that it takes for the device to trigger. Australian standard calls for time testing annually of all rental property safety switches so why not use this standard of testing to ensure your family’s safety at home.
Choose Glasshouse Home Safety for Peace of Mind
By choosing Glasshouse Home Safety as your service provider, you can rest assured that your electrical safety is in capable hands. We prioritise the well-being of your family and property, and our team of skilled technicians will conduct comprehensive testing to ensure your safety switches are fully functional.
Located in the beautiful Sunshine Coast region, we are committed to serving the local community’s electrical safety needs. Contact Glasshouse Home Safety today to schedule your safety switch testing and enjoy the peace of mind that comes from knowing your loved ones are protected from electrical hazards.
