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Given that the maximum current available at most sites is 16A the consumer unit pictured is ideal (25A 30mA RCD), and should power a 2kW fan heater or kettle with no problems. A garage consumer unit is a viable alternative as most have 40A RCDs and 16A and 6A MCBs. Make sure you use flexible 3 core ...

Redmaine's directions appear correct but Andisnewsynchro has a point. As well as getting the wiring correct the most important thing about installing an RCD is checking to ensure that it works correctly. This means testing the RCD using a specialist tester to ensure that it trips at 30mA leakage cur...