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RCD - 5mA

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  • 23-03-2020 4:38pm
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    68508224
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    Hi, I bought something from the US that says it must be plugged in to a GFCI. From what I've read online they're called RCDs over here but ones that I see available online are 30mA whereas from what I've read the American GFCIs are 5mA. Anybody know where I could get a 5mA plug-in RCD? Thanks for any help.


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    Tropicalaa
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    68508224 wrote: »
    Hi, I bought something from the US that says it must be plugged in to a GFCI. From what I've read online they're called RCDs over here but ones that I see available online are 30mA whereas from what I've read the American GFCIs are 5mA. Anybody know where I could get a 5mA plug-in RCD? Thanks for any help.

    The RCD in the board here will suffice ,no need for anything else


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    68508224
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    Tropicalaa wrote: »
    The RCD in the board here will suffice ,no need for anything else

    Sorry not quite sure what you mean Tropicalaa. Would you mind explaining?


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    Bruthal
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    68508224 wrote: »
    Sorry not quite sure what you mean Tropicalaa. Would you mind explaining?

    They mean that the sockets already are protected by a 30ma RCD in the distrubution board (fuseboard) in the house.

    And so there is no need for a separate plug in one. 30ma is fine.

    What is the item, is it suitable for 230v?


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    68508224
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    Bruthal wrote: »
    They mean that the sockets already are protected by a 30ma RCD in the distrubution board (fuseboard) in the house.

    And so there is no need for a separate plug in one. 30ma is fine.

    What is the item, is it suitable for 230v?

    Ah ok thanks Bruthal. It's a floatation tank, something broadly similar to a hot tub. There are heating pads which heat the water and a filter unit. Both say international versions on them rated 220-240v so think they are suitable.


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