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    Earth Leakage Confusion

    I have recently heard many conflicting opinions which electrical circuits MUST, MAY and MAY NOT be routed through an Earth Leakage (RCB).

    Can someone please give me a definitive must/may/may not answer for each of the following:

    • Lights (ceiling mounted)
    • Lights (perimeter wall)
    • Normal 3-point plugs (non-dedicated)
    • Geyser
    • Stove
    • Pool Pump
    • UPS
    • Garage door opener
    • Gate motor

    If all of the above is must/may, is it allowable to use a earth leakage with overcurrent protection (RCCB) as a Main Switch?

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    lights : may
    plugs non ded. : must
    geyser : may
    stove : may
    pool pump : must
    ups : may
    garage door opener plug: must
    gate motor: may (if not plugged in)
    you may use an earth leakage with over current as a main switch

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    You may use an earth leakage with overload is a main breaker or you can use a 30mA earth leakage without overload and a separate MCB but it's worth discussing the inconvenience factor with the home owner first. I generally avoid this setup if possible, I install a 100mA earth leakage as a main breaker and use 30mA 2-pole RCBO's for socket circuits which gives discrimination and a lot less headaches. A lot of it also depends on the type of premises and the budget available.
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