Safety switches A safety switch is an electrical safety device specially designed to provide a high level of personal protection from electric shocks. Safety switches can detect a very small amount of electricity flowing to earth and immediately switch off the electricity to prevent electric shocks. Safety switches will operate within 10 to 15 milliseconds. Note that a safety switch will not protect against all instances of electric shock. If a person comes into contact with the active and neutral conductors while handling faulty plugs or appliances, this contact will not be detected by the safety switch unless there is also a current flow to earth.
Safety switches are mandatory in all new homes.
We recommend that you install a safety switch to protect all power points. Power point units - inbuilt into a standard power point to provide single point or single circuit protection. Portable units - suitable for use with extension cords and portable power tools. You will need to think carefully about the best method for your home. It is best to discuss this with a licensed electrical contractor before arranging the installation.