Use the calculator as a pre-check, not a certificate
The output is a planning or review aid. Final values still need competent design, inspection, testing and current BS 7671/manufacturer data.
Electrical calculator · RCD / trip time / RCBO / test results
RCD Trip Time Result Checker
Review x0.5, x1 and x5 RCD trip-time readings and produce a clear pass/check prompt for the job file.
For checking recorded RCD results before deciding whether to retest, investigate or replace.
Field notes
Field notes for RCD trip time checker
Practical checks to run before this calculator result turns into a site decision.
Compare against the actual protective device
Device type, rating, breaking capacity, curve, RCD type and correction factor assumptions can change the conclusion. Do not rely on a generic label.
Write down the assumptions
If the result is used in a job discussion, record Ze/Zs, cable data, correction factors, supply voltage and any reason for accepting, splitting or investigating the circuit.
FAQ
RCD trip time checker FAQ
Short answers written for UK temporary electrical and HVAC planning work.
What is the RCD trip time checker used for?
Review x0.5, x1 and x5 RCD trip-time readings and produce a clear pass/check prompt for the job file. It is mainly for UK electrical review work, especially where a quick pre-check is needed before selecting equipment or changing a temporary setup.
Can this replace BS 7671 design, inspection or testing?
No. It is a competent-person planning aid only. Final decisions still need current BS 7671 requirements, manufacturer data, inspection, testing, risk assessment and the actual site conditions.
What should I verify before acting on the result?
Check current BS 7671 values, manufacturer device data, measured results, earthing arrangement, correction factors and site installation conditions. If any assumption is uncertain, use the result as a prompt to investigate rather than as permission to energise.
What does an amber or red result usually mean?
It normally means the margin is weak, an assumption is missing, or the load should be split, staged, moved closer to the supply, reduced or reviewed by a competent electrician before use.
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