PATTesters warns electricians about the importance of encouraging customers to have RCD checks and installations and about using good quality testing equipment.
RCD protection is an important factor that most domestic households are not aware of, have no idea what it actually does and how essential it is for safety.With figures stating that over half of all UK homes do not have RCD, that there is an electrical related death every week in the UK and that in 2007, 50% of domestic fires were due to electrical causes, RCD is an essential safety element that most domestic householders are completely ignorant of.
With many people at this time of year spending time in the garden, doing DIY and using power tools, the importance of having properly fitted and checked RCD is of even higher importance.
It is of interest to electricians to promote the installing and checking of RCD. If a qualified electrician gives good safety advice to customers; those customers are much more likely to approach that same electrician to get the work completed.
This information could be advice on basic safety measures, how and why RCD needs to be checked, what it actually is and how it can save lives.
If customers are well informed they will feel much happier about instilling confidence and asking you, the electrician, to complete the required work. This allows the customer to gain a safer environment and you to gain further reputation and expand your business.
Make sure you have a good, working RCD tester to enable you to carry out these checks. We have a wide range of stock and can supply most manufacturers’ equipment at good prices. For all your testing needs visit www.pattesters.co.uk for RCD testers, electrical equipment and information.
