Juzzhome 0 Report post Posted December 7, 2016 There might be some concern and worry about the safety of water heater in our home. The thought about the safety feature after reported cases of people got electrocuted. Type of water heater that offer more safety features such as storage or instant water heater to recommend. Do they need individual RCD for added protection against current leakage? Do they need periodical maintenance or checking by professionals? Join in the discussion here. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juzzhome 0 Report post Posted December 7, 2016 (edited) Quote These safety features are worth considering when buying water heater. My personal opinion. Edited December 7, 2016 by Juzzhome missed out some points Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juzzhome 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2016 (edited) Just installed a new instant water heater for my neighbor after the old one broke down with a burned out capacitor. This model comes with built-in Earth Leakage Breaker for added safety. Edited December 17, 2016 by Juzzhome spelling mistake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juzzhome 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2017 (edited) Add a dedicated RCD to the water heater circuit can offer more protection against any electricity leakage. Type 1, or 10mA, RCDs, seek to protect people in areas of increased risk such as circuits supplying bathrooms and outdoor equipment and for use in kindergartens or medical areas. They should stop a person from ‘locking on’ due to muscular contraction that occurs around the 10mA level of electric shock for adult males (or less for females and children) and should also protect vulnerable people with medical conditions and/or where metallic medical equipment has been introduced into the patient’s body The RCD at the Consumer Unit is Type 2, or 30mA, RCDs is not enough to protect from electricity shock as in wet area such as the bathroom. Edited February 22, 2017 by Juzzhome miss out some impt points Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juzzhome 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2017 On 2/22/2017 at 2:04 PM, Juzzhome said: Add a dedicated RCD to the water heater circuit can offer more protection against any electricity leakage. Type 1, or 10mA, RCDs, seek to protect people in areas of increased risk such as circuits supplying bathrooms and outdoor equipment and for use in kindergartens or medical areas. They should stop a person from ‘locking on’ due to muscular contraction that occurs around the 10mA level of electric shock for adult males (or less for females and children) and should also protect vulnerable people with medical conditions and/or where metallic medical equipment has been introduced into the patient’s body The RCD at the Consumer Unit is Type 2, or 30mA, RCDs is not enough to protect from electricity shock as in wet area such as the bathroom. All bathroom should have these 10mA RCD protection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
