Just got my daughter to renew her smoke alarms in her house, as they were 10 years old and out of date according to the label. Cost for removing, supply and fitting, including the connecting of 4 wires, $268.
But then on top of that is the fitting of RCD's on the air-conditioner circuit, newly installed, and an RCD on the oven circuit, $489. Now the house is recently purchased and already complied with RCD's fitted to lights and power circuits.
Has this Master Electrician gone above and beyond what is required?
I had an A/C fitted to a flat I own. Naturally it needed a new circuit, and when the electrician installed it, he didn't use a RCD. When I asked him why not, he replied that a fixed installation such as an A/C does not need a RCD - only general power outlets and lights need them. I didn't complain - I was paying for it. I assume that it was in accordance with the latest code.
Still looking into it, at first I thought it was a smart A--- electrician taking advantage of a customer, but it maybe that the regulations changed in 2018, and an RCD may be required on all new circuits, and on all circuits before the house can be sold, still not sure on this.
RCD isnt or wasnt required on AC hard wired circuits . It is for power points . Old circuits only need to be up to spec at the time of fitting . I would Replace old Indian rubber wires though . Mainly in older than 60s houses . Asbestos,Rubber and in steel conduit . Hes after extra money from you . Appliances with condensation like fridges , stove vents have issues with RCD . Just sold two houses in NSW . No change here .
-- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Tuesday 29th of January 2019 03:30:35 PM
