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Old 11-09-2012, 09:36 PM
123MB (Michael)
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Originally Posted by acropolite View Post
Peter, I expect the output of the UPS is isolated from the source so any protection before the UPS probably won't work.
I cant see any reason why an RCD wouldn't work on the UPS output side, the RCD is only looking for a difference in current on either the active or neutral leg of the 240v supply. The only sure way to find out is to test it.

Edit. Just tested with my UPS and plug in RCD, Runs no problem, the test button trips the RCD with no ill effects to the UPS.
At least on my UPS, the second RCD neither stops the UPS nor trips the upstream switchboard RCD.
Hi Guys

Everyone please be careful with these installations.

Pressing the test button does not mean the RCD is going to trip on an earth fault. All the test button does is induce an imbalance in the trip coil. You need to test the RCD at the socket outlet(s) with an appropriate tester.
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