Q & A of the Day - Why can't I use an RCD in a TN-C earthing system?

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Our Voltimum Experts answer your questions on a daily basis in our Technical Expertise area. This one, concerning TN-C earthing systems and RCDs, is answered by Eaton MEM:

Why not use an RCD in a TN-C system?
Why not use an RCD in a TN-C system?
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Question: Why can't I use an RCD in a TN-C earthing system?

Answer: In TN-C (and IT) networks, residual current devices (RCDs) are far less likely to detect an insulation fault. In a TN-C system they would also be very vulnerable to unwanted triggering from contact between earths of circuits on different RCDs or with real ground, so making their use impractical.

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