Electricals Flashcards
1
Q
R.C.C.B protection
A
Residual current circuit breakers
Protect against electric shock - terminate power when earth leakage current exceeds 30MA (milli amps)
2
Q
Electricity in the UK
A
230 volts AC
3
Q
Wires in the electricity
A
Brown - live
Blue - neutral
Green&yellow - earth
4
Q
Industrial electricity in UK
A
400 volts 3 phase:
3 live wires
1 natural
1 earth
5
Q
How often do they do electrical PAT testing?
Portable Appliance Testing
A
Cables tested every 6 months
Equipment tested every 12 months