21/10/2026
⚡ Electrical Safety Hazard Corrected ⚡
A recent job highlighting why proper terminations and correct component layout are critical for home safety.
Issues Found:
Corroded & Arced Neutral: Poor termination led to arcing and heavy copper corrosion.
When left unchecked, loose or improperly terminated connections create excessive resistance, leading to heat buildup and fire hazards.
Incorrect Component Placement: The Surge Protection Device (SPD) was incorrectly positioned relative to the RCD, leaving sensitive electronics and the RCD itself exposed to transient voltages.
What we did?
Trimmed, changed and re-terminated all conductors using properly sized insulated bootlace ferrules for maximum contact area and long-term connection integrity.
Relocated the Schneider Surge Protection Device (SPD) upstream to correctly safeguard the RCD and sub-circuits against high-voltage surges, such as lightning strikes.
Swapped out the 30mA unit for a properly rated 100mA RCD (40A 100mA) suitable for common area distribution.
Clean, safe, and up to standard.
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