How Do I Pick the Right RCD for a Heat Pump?

Love them or hate them, heat pumps are here to stay - and with ongoing commitments to decarbonising heating, their use is only going to grow. But as a specialist piece of equipment, they require a lot of careful design to install.

In this video, Joe Robinson breaks down:
✅ Why simply slapping in any RCD won’t cut it
✅ The different types of RCDs (Type A, Type F, Type B) and how they handle complex currents from heat pump systems
✅ How to choose the correct RCD by following the guidance from the Heat Pump Association, NAPIT, and NICEIC
✅ Why Type AC RCDs are never the right choice for heat pumps
✅ The dangers of using the wrong RCD - including unexpected tripping and blinding issues

👀 Stay tuned to find out how to select the correct RCD and keep your installation safe and compliant.

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Time Stamps 🕥
0:00 — Introduction: Heat pumps are here to stay
0:52 — Does a heat pump circuit need RCD protection?
2:15 — What is an RCD and why does it matter?
4:06 — Heat Pump Association’s 4-step RCD selection process
4:53 — Busting the myth: Type AC RCDs are NOT suitable
5:39 — The risks of using the wrong RCD
6:02 — When in doubt, choose a Type B RCD
6:23 — Closing tips and final reminders
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