The safety switch monitors the flow of electricity through a circuit while detecting and preventing potential problems that could cause harm. A quality safety switch will activate in 0.03 of a second to prevent electric shock, injury, and death.
A common misconception is that a safety switch and circuit breaker are the same things. Circuit breakers and surge protectors will protect your wiring and appliances; the safety switch protects you.
Nordic offers testing and maintenance of your safety switch to ensure it is in working order. Its sole function is to provide protection in an electrical emergency and should be tested every three months.
Safety switches only provide protection from items that are plugged into the correct circuit. To ensure the full security of your family, safety switches must be installed on every circuit in your home, a Nordic electrician can ensure that your system is appropriately secured.
Electrical work is not something you want to risk with a DIY approach, as the potential for error could yield a deadly result. Ensure the safety of your family and yourself by leaving all tasks to a qualified electrician like the ones in the Nordic team.
If you live in an older style home, your switchboard may not have a safety switch installed. Nordic can easily install one in your existing system, providing a cost-effective way to ensure safety.
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There are three types of safety switches, the switchboard-mounted safety switch, power point safety switches, and portable safety switches. All of which provide a level of protection for your home from power surges, faulty appliances, and other potential risks.
Coming in contact with a faulty circuit creates a significant risk of a dangerous electrical shock. Safety switches monitor current flow, shutting off the circuit within 300 milliseconds to protect from shock.
Safety switches protect from faulty wiring, faulty appliances, and wet or damaged areas where there is a high risk of making you the electrical conductor, and therefore, a path to earth. Safety should be your biggest concern, and invisible electricity can be deadly.
Speak to a Nordic about protecting your home, call or email to speak to our electricians today.
